Circuit Board

What is the main circuit board found in computers and other advanced electronic devices?

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Hard Drive

• Power Supply

Which component of the CPU manages data & instructions entering & leaving the CPU?

• I/O unit

• Memory Cache

• CU

• ALU

What is the main job of the CPU?

• To store data in registers

• To execute instructions

• To manage the CPU cooling fan

• To control the power supply

Which type of socket has blunt protruding pins on the socket that connect with lands or pads on the bottom of the processor?

• Pin Grid Array (PGA)

• Land Grid Array (LGA)

• Staggered Pin Grid Array (SPGA)

• Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FCLGA)

What is the purpose of a chipset on a motherboard?

• To extend the interfaces between components

• To hold data in registers

• To store instructions waiting to be processed

• To manage the CPU cooling fan

What is the purpose of flashing BIOS (Updating the BIOS)?

• To update the system date and time

• To incorporate new features on the motherboard

• To update the chipset drivers

• To install a new operating system

What is the indication that the CMOS battery is getting weak?

• Failure of the hard drive

• Overheating of the CPU

• Incorrect system date and time

• Loss of BIOS settings

What is the main purpose of a cooling fan for the CPU?

• To increase the CPU processing speed

• To prevent system errors

• To maintain a temperature of 150 degrees F

• To prolong the life of the CPU

What is the main function of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?

• To store data in registers

• To perform arithmetic and logical computations

• To control the power supply

• To manage all activities inside the CPU

What is the purpose of the Internal Memory Cache in a CPU?

• To manage the CPU cooling fan

• To make access to information more quickly

• To store data in registers

• To hold counters, data, instructions & addresses