WorksheetsA+ Chapter 3
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Motherboards contain only a single bus for I/O, video, and data.
True
False
When you build a computer from parts, you usually start by deciding on which processor and motherboard you will use.
True
False
Sandy Bridge processors house the memory controller and graphics controller.
True
False
The LGA2011 socket supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory.
True
False
Typically, PGA sockets give better contact than LGA sockets.
True
False
The PCI Express Version 3.0 can provide up to what amount of throughput with 16 lanes for data?
8 GB/sec
16 GB/sec
32 GB/sec
64 GB/sec
What motherboard slot has direct access to the North Bridge?
secondary PCIe slot
ATA bus slot
Firewire
Primary PCIe slot
What unit is used to measure the frequency of memory, FSB, and the processor?
bps
mph
Hz
MIPS
What AMD socket uses the Steamroller architecture, providing an integrated graphics controller in the processor?
FM2+
FM2
FM1
AM3+
What has occurred if you see the message "Chassis Intruded! System has halted." the next time you start your computer?
the disk has failed
Windows has not been
activated
the case has been opened
the keyboard has been unplugged
Which statement is NOT true regarding Ivy Bridge chipsets when compared to earlier products?
Ivy bridge uses more power than Nehalem chipsets
Ivy bridge has higher density transistors
The Ivy Bridge chipset provides better performance than Sandy Bridge
The Ivy Bridge chipset was released in 2012
What socket type is soldered to the motherboard, along with the CPU?
SPGA
FCLGA
BGA
PGA
Which of the following represents a method for accessing the BIOS setup program?
boot Windows and go to Control Panel
set a motherboard jumper and start the computer
press a key or combination of keys during BIOS POST
boot to the BIOS setup floppy disk
What must your motherboard have to use BitLocker Encryption in Windows 7 which will ensure that your hard drive cannot be used in another computer?
TPM chip
CMOS RAM
BIOS password
Encrypted USB port
The soon to be released Skylake chipset architecture will use what socket?
LGA1150
LGA1151
LGA2011
LGA771
The first PCI bus has a 32-bit data path, supplied 5 V of power to an adapter card, and operated at what frequency?
16 MHz
33 MHz
64 MHz
88 MHz
Where do today's computers store almost all motherboard configuration data?
BIOS ROM
CMOS RAM
DIMM RAM
Solid State Disk
What type of socket ensures that even force is applied to the processor when it is being installed in the socket?
ZIF
FM2
LGA
AM3
What should you do if you want to be able locate your laptop in the event of loss or theft and give it a command through the Internet to lock it or delete data?
set a BIOS No Access password
subscribe to LoJack for Laptops
enable the GPS module in the BIOS
install a high-power WiFi card
At what point during the motherboard installation should you install the motherboard drivers?
after Windows successfully boots without errors
before applying power for the first time
after the POST successfully completes
only if you get a blue screen of death when Windows boots
The QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) replacement for the Front Side Bus utilizes how many lanes for data packets?
4
8
16
32
What type of bus does PCI Express use?
serial
virtual
parallel
logical
Which setting can be configured via the BIOS screen?
Windows driver status
set desktop background
screen saver timeout value
change the boot sequence
What was the 64-bit Front Side Bus replaced with in the X58 (Nehalem) chipset?
FSB
PCIe
QPI
ICH
What is a possible remedy if your system hangs at odd times or during the boot?
install new CMOS RAM
remove the TPM Chip
Flash the BIOS
format the hard disk
Which of the following is a intel processor designed for servers?
Skylake
Titanium
Xeon
Nahalem
AMD uses what socket type?
LGA
BGA
PGA
NGA
TPM Chip Stands for?
Trusted Platform Module
Trusted Proprietary Media
Trusted POST Module
Trusted Platform Media
