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What is the purpose of the Northbridge in a motherboard?

• Manage the power connections

• Control the CPU and memory communications

• Provide support to slower onboard peripherals

• Manage high-speed peripheral communications

Which type of memory module uses a pin grid array (PGA) arrangement?

• SIMM

• DIMM

• MicroDIMM

• SODIMM

What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer system?

• Store currently used data and instructions for the CPU

• Provide additional storage space for the operating system

• Manage the communication between the CPU and RAM

• Predict what the CPU will ask for next and prefetch the information

Which type of expansion slot architecture uses a switching component with point-to-point connections?

• PCIe

• AGP

• PCI

• PCI-X

What is the purpose of the Southbridge in a motherboard chipset?

• Manage high-speed peripheral communications

• Control the CPU and memory communications

• Provide support to slower onboard peripherals

• Manage the power connections

Which type of CPU socket uses a land grid array (LGA) arrangement?

• Socket 462

• Socket LGA 775

• Socket A

• Socket T

What is the primary function of the BIOS/firmware in a computer system?

• Monitor temperature and fan speeds

• Provide security features like passwords and drive encryption

• Control the power connections and types

• Manage the communication between the CPU and RAM

Which type of memory slot is commonly used for laptop memory?

• 184-pin DDR SDRAM

• SODIMM

• 168-pin SDR SDRAM

• 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM

What is the purpose of the CPU in a computer?

• A. Control and direct all activities of the computer

• C. Display images on the screen

• D. Provide power to the motherboard

• B. Store large amounts of data

What does HTT stand for in relation to processors?

• A. High Temperature Technology

• C. Hardware Throttling Technology

• D. High Throughput Transfer

• B. Hyper-Threading Technology