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WorksheetsA+102
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This houses the CPU
a)
CPU socket
b)
Memory slots
c)
Expansion Slots
d)
Onboard components
2.
This holds the RAM
a)
CPU socket
b)
Memory slots
c)
Expansion Slots
d)
Onboard components
3.
These allow you to expand the capabilities of your computer
a)
CPU socket
b)
Memory slots
c)
Expansion Slots
d)
Onboard components
4.
These include network, video, audio or USB/FireWire cards.
a)
CPU socket
b)
Memory slots
c)
Expansion Slots
d)
Onboard components
5.
These are usally called this because its the PS/2, USB, Serial, Parallel, Audio and Ethernet ports.
a)
I/O
b)
Internal
c)
Firmware
d)
Chipset
6.
These are the connectors that power the LED, Switch, RESET, USB/FireWire and audio ports on the front of the computer.
a)
I/O
b)
Internal
c)
Firmware
d)
Chipset
7.
The BIOS/UEFI of a motherboard is known as
a)
I/O
b)
Internal
c)
Firmware
d)
Chipset
8.
This is a group of chips that helps the processor, memory and peripheral devices to communicate
a)
I/O
b)
Internal
c)
Firmware
d)
Chipset
9.
This sits near the CPU and handles flow of data to and from processor via the FSB
a)
northbridge
b)
southbridge
c)
memory chip
10.
This is responsible for the memory bus, PCIe bus and southbridge communication
a)
northbridge
b)
southbridge
c)
memory chip
11.
This includes the following systems: real-time clock, power management and PCI bus/USB controllers
a)
northbridge
b)
southbridge
c)
memory chip
12.
What replaced the front side bus?
a)
direct media interface
b)
super bus
c)
front side bus plus
13.
Most technician would do what to a motherboard if it failed?
a)
repair it
b)
replace it
14.
When matching RAM to your motherboard, make sure you consult
a)
motherboard documentation
b)
memory documentation
c)
CPU documentation
15.
This refers to the size (MB/GB) of the RAM you buy
a)
package
b)
capacity
c)
frequency
d)
latency
16.
This is the speed of the RAM - consult your documentation to find the speed that works for the build
a)
package
b)
capacity
c)
frequency
d)
latency
17.
This refers to the delay of a RAM module between user input and machine execution
a)
package
b)
capacity
c)
frequency
d)
latency
18.
This concept detects AND correct errors found in memory
a)
error correcting code
b)
parity RAM
c)
buffered
19.
This concept detects errors but does not correct them automatically
a)
error correcting code
b)
parity RAM
c)
buffered
20.
This concepts improves stability because it holds data before it transfers it
a)
error correcting code
b)
parity RAM
c)
buffered
21.
When installing memory, take note of this part of the slot.
a)
notch
b)
sides
c)
clips
22.
Devices include sound, modem, network and audio cards
a)
PCI
b)
PCI-X
c)
PCIe
d)
mini PCI
23.
Built for faster bandwidth than PCI, used mostly for netowork cards in servers
a)
PCI
b)
PCI-X
c)
PCIe
d)
mini PCI
24.
Being the fastest in terms of data transmission, this is used mostlyfor graphics cards
a)
PCI
b)
PCI-X
c)
PCIe
d)
mini PCI
25.
Used for small form factors such as laptops or mini-ITX systems
a)
PCI
b)
PCI-X
c)
PCIe
d)
mini PCI
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