Computer Hardware "Lesson 3 Reviewer"

What is the main printed circuit board in general-purpose computers and other expandable systems?

• Motherboard

• RAM Slots

• CPU Socket

• Expansion Slots

Which component of a motherboard allows for placing and replacing the central processing unit without soldering?

• RAM Slots

• Power Connectors

• CPU Socket

• Chipsets

What type of CPU socket allows for faster data transfer rates than the older peripheral component interconnect (PCI) slots?

• Socket AM4

• LGA

• Socket AM5

• PGA

Which storage interface is commonly used for connecting hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) to a computer's motherboard?

• USB

• IDE

• M.2

• SATA

What is the main function of power connectors on a computer motherboard?

• Data transfer

• Power supply

• Cooling

• Audio output

Which port is commonly used for connecting displays such as monitors, TVs, and projectors to the computer?

• Thunderbolt

• HDMI

• USB

• Ethernet

What type of expansion slot is specifically designed for graphics cards?

• PCIe

• AGP

• PCI

• SATA

Which chipset manages communication between the CPU, storage devices, USB ports, audio controllers, and other peripherals?

• Northbridge

• Southbridge

• Integrated Chipsets

• Chipset Families

What is the smallest mainstream motherboard form factor designed for ultra-compact and space-constrained systems?

• Micro ATX

• Mini ITX

• Extended ATX

• ATX

Which type of chipset offers features for overclocking, allowing users to increase the performance of the CPU and memory?

• Northbridge

• Southbridge

• Integrated Chipsets

• Chipset Families