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Motherboard

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

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Date
1.

The (a)   is an arrangement of several integrated circuits that manage data flow between the CPU, memory and peripherals. It also determines compatibility between peripherals and motherboard

2.

Connects the power & reset Switch, power LED, hard disk LED, speaker pins & USB to motherboard

a)

Rear I/O header

b)

F_Panel (system panel header)

c)

ATX power connector

d)

PCI express slots

3.

This type of device has the following features: more powerful, larger, more easily upgradeable, but you have to be aware of compatibility issues when choosing components to install as these may not be integrated. Such as a GPU, sound cards, wi-fi cards and even the processor.

(a)  

4.

Currently used to supply power to the RTC. The Real Time Clock keeps accurate track of time even when a power supply is turned off.

a)

Lithium battery

b)

CMOS chip

c)

CMOS battery

d)

VRM

5.

long channels, generally located close to the CPU. There are clasps on each end of the socket. You could install a stick of 8 GB DDR4 memory

a)

RTC

b)

SATA

c)

PCI express slots

d)

RAM slots

6.

This type of device has the following features: some components can/are integrated. Typically small, specific to brand, and has minimal compatibility issues since most components are integrated. There are minimal options to upgrade.

(a)  

7.

Allows motherboard and peripheral components to communicate

a)

VRM

b)

PCI express slots

c)

RAM slots

d)

M.2

8.

It is recommended to utilize every other slot to take advantage of dual channels. However, you should always check your motherboard manual to double check what it requires!

a)

SATA ports

b)

RAM slots

c)

PCI express slots

d)

VRM

9.

Peripherals such as a GPU, video capture cards, network cards or sound cards are installed here:

a)

RTC

b)

RAM slots

c)

PCI express slots

d)

SATA ports

10.

Standard connection for most internal Hard Drives, (SSD) Solid State Drives, and Optical Drives.

a)

SATA ports

b)

RTC

c)

VRM

d)

RAM slots

11.

The form factor of this expansion slot is typically used for NVME drives that communicates via PCIe lanes

a)

crystal oscillator

b)

PCI express slots

c)

SATA ports

d)

M.2

12.

Regulates the voltage that passes from your PSU and its power cables to your CPU socket

a)

M.2

b)

SATA ports

c)

VRM

d)

crystal oscillator

13.

provides date/time info to the PC and OS

a)

M.2

b)

RTC

c)

crystal oscillator

d)

PCI express slots

14.

This component vibrates and sets the rhythm for the pc and components. Like a metronome!

a)

VRM

b)

RAM slots

c)

SATA ports

d)

crystal oscillator

15.

What is the advantage of a motherboard having a ZIF socket?

a)

It allows the installation of option cards through standardized bus interfaces

b)

It enables the installation and removal of CPU chips without requiring tools or excessive pressure

c)

It provides the ability of upgrading a computer’s BIOS through downloadable software updates

d)

It provides for easy installation and upgrade of standard memory modules

16.

AMD is typically associated with which type of socket

a)

LGA

b)

ZIF

c)

PGA

d)

ZIP

17.

Intel is typically associated with which type of socket

a)

LGA

b)

PGA

c)

ZIF

d)

USA

18.

Based on the description, what socket has a lever to loosen and tighten the grip of processor pins

a)

PGA

b)

LGA

c)

ZIF

d)

ZIP

19.

Based on the description, what socket has pins on the motherboard

a)

BGA

b)

PGA

c)

ZIF

d)

LGA

20.

Based on the description, what socket has pins on the processor

a)

LGA

b)

PGA

c)

ZIF

d)

AGP

21.

Identify:

a)

M.2

b)

F_Panel

c)

RAM slot

d)

CPU

22.

Identify:

a)

PCIe slots

b)

RAM slots

c)

VRM

d)

SATA

23.

Identify:

a)

CPU

b)

F_Panel (system header)

c)

VRM

d)

Rear I/O panel

24.

Identify

a)

RAM slots

b)

CMOS chip

c)

VRM

d)

ATX Power port

25.

Identify

a)

PCIe slots

b)

ATX power connector (CPU)

c)

ATX power connector (motheboard)

d)

ZIF socket

26.

Identify:

a)

M.2 slot

b)

RAM slots

c)

PCIe slots

d)

F_panel

27.
a)

CPU socket

b)

ATX power port (cpu)

c)

F_Panel

d)

ATX power port (motherboard)

28.

Identify:

a)

LGA

b)

eSATA

c)

SATA

d)

F_Panel

29.

Identify:

a)

CPU

b)

SATA

c)

RAM slot

d)

M.2

30.

Identify:

a)

8 pin ATX power

b)

CMOS battery

c)

CMOS chip

d)

RTC

31.

Most popular choice for desktops. Typically has 4 slots memory, up to 7 expansion slots and can accommodate multiple types of storage drives

a)

microATX

b)

XL-ATX

c)

miniETX

d)

ATX

32.

Smallest form factor that can still run full size components. Not enough power to run high-end processors. Typically offers no more than 2 RAM slots and a single expansion slot

a)

mini-ITX

b)

ATX

c)

microATX

d)

macroATX

33.

Most popular choice for powerful pc in a compact case

Uses standard ATX connections. Has 2-4 RAM slots and up to 4 expansion slots.

Built-in wi-fi so you don’t have to use one of the expansion slots.

a)

mini-ITX

b)

XL-ATX

c)

microATX

d)

ATX

34.

The ​ (a)     is one or more ​discrete integrated ​circuit chips that support the CPU’s ​interfacing to all the other devices on ​the motherboard

35.

If your motherboard has an intel chipset, could you install an AMD processor?

a)

Yes

b)

No

36.

Determines the specifications on how a motherboard is built, from the size, shape, casing, power supply, mounting holes, and the overall layout

a)

Chip Form

b)

Form Factor

c)

Chipset

d)

Processor speed

37.

This motherboard form factor is capable of housing multiple graphics cards and storage devices. It also has more RAM slots than usual and is typically 13 x 10.4 inches.

a)

XL-ATX

b)

Extended-ATX

c)

ATX

d)

macroATX

e)

Fatherboard

38.

This motherboard form factor has lots of room to added more components and is great for overclocking. It also has more RAM slots than usual and is typically 12 x 13 inches.

a)

XL-ATX

b)

Extended-ATX

c)

ATX

d)

macroATX

e)

GrandpapaBoard

39.

Which of the following form factors dominates the PC industry?

a)

BTX

b)

ITX

c)

AT-AT

d)

ATX

40.

Link is going to buy parts to build his own PC. He wants to have the ability to add at least 4 HDD for backup storage. What feature should he consider for his motherboard purchase?

a)

Mulitple PCIe slots

b)

Multiple USB ports

c)

Multiple RAM slots

d)

Multiple SATA ports