Motherboard Components

What is the purpose of a CPU socket on a motherboard?

• To charge the CPU wirelessly

• To store data for the CPU

• To provide a connection between the CPU and the motherboard.

• To cool down the CPU

Name two common types of CPU socket found on motherboards.

• Socket 478

• LGA, PGA

• AM4

• LGA1151

• BGA

How many RAM slots are typically found on a standard motherboard?

• 8

• 4

• 2

• 6

What are the different types of RAM commonly used in computers?

• Cache Memory

• SDRAM

• DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4

• ROM

What is the function of power connectors on a motherboard?

• They supply electrical power to components on the motherboard.

• They control the fan speed

• They provide internet connectivity

• They cool down the CPU

Name two common power connectors used to supply power to a motherboard.

• 6-pin PCIe power connector

• 4-pin Molex power connector

• 24-pin ATX power connector, 8-pin EPS power connector

• 12-pin ATX power connector

What are expansion slots on a motherboard used for?

• To improve processor speed

• To store data backups

• To add additional components like graphics cards, sound cards, and network cards

• To charge mobile devices wirelessly

Give an example of an expansion card that can be inserted into an expansion slot.

• Sound card

• Network card

• RAM module

• Graphics card

What is the role of a chipset on a motherboard?

• The chipset controls the display resolution on the motherboard

• The chipset is responsible for managing the power supply to the motherboard components

• The chipset determines the physical size of the motherboard

• The chipset on a motherboard acts as the communication hub between the CPU, memory, storage devices, and other peripherals.

Name two main functions of a chipset.

• Providing power supply

• Controlling screen brightness

• Regulating network connectivity

• Managing data flow and providing I/O interfaces