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Components of the Motherboard

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is in the picture?

a)

Motherboard

b)

System Unit

c)

CPU

d)

Northbridge

2.

Which parts of the motherboard is controlled by the Southbridge?

a)

PCI Express, PCI

b)

USB

c)

SATA, ATA

d)

Floppy, COM, Keyboard, Mouse

e)

BIOS, & other I/O devices

3.

It is the backbone that ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other. Without it, none of the computer pieces, such as the CPU, GPU, or hard drive, could interact

a)

System Unit

b)

CPU

c)

Motherboard

d)

Northbridge

4.

It processes, stores, and

connects to all parts of the

computer system. It is also known as the main

printed circuit board (PCB)

a)

System Unit

b)

CPU

c)

Motherboard

d)

Northbridge

5.

It is an enhanced version of the AT motherboard that Intel created in the 1990s. Its name means “advanced technology extended,” and itsinitials stand for “advanced technology.” Unlike AT, it is much more compact and enables the associated componentsto be interchanged.

a)

AT Motherboard

b)

Pico ITX Motherboard

c)

Standard ATX Motherboard

d)

Mini ITX Motherboard

6.

It is a motherboard which has dimensions of the order of some hundred millimeters , big enough to be unable to fit in mini desktops. The dimensions of this motherboard make it difficult for the new drives to get installed.

a)

AT Motherboard

b)

Pico ITX Motherboard

c)

Standard ATX Motherboard

d)

Mini ITX Motherboard

7.

It is a size and shape specification for very small computer motherboards. These motherboards are about 3.9 inches by 2.8 inches (10 cm by 7.2 mm), making them many times smaller than the motherboards found in most desktop computers. They often are used in custom media center computers, car computers and small home servers

a)

AT Motherboard

b)

Pico ITX Motherboard

c)

Standard ATX Motherboard

d)

Mini ITX Motherboard

8.

It is a compact motherboard configuration designed to support relatively low-cost computers in small spaces such as in automobiles, settop box es, and network devices. This can also be used in making thin client computers.

a)

AT Motherboard

b)

Pico ITX Motherboard

c)

Standard ATX Motherboard

d)

Mini ITX Motherboard

9.

It is the slightly smaller cousin of ATX, cutting its length by around 25 percent, to a typical size of 244 x 244 mm. It supports all of the same processors and graphics cards as ATX motherboards, as well as four RAM slots, but typically cuts back on a few additional features to help save space.

a)

ATX Motherboard

b)

LPX Motherboard

c)

Micro ATX Motherboard

d)

Nano ITX Motherboard

10.

Are extremely small and fully-integrated motherboards. They have very low power consumption and can be used for a number of different purposes. Typically, they’re used in as the application with limited space for computer such as media controller, medical devices, automated test equipment, outdoor environment digital signage, IoT gateways, and more.

a)

ATX Motherboard

b)

LPX Motherboard

c)

Micro ATX Motherboard

d)

Nano ITX Motherboard

11.

Are the motherboards which were produced by the Intel in mid 90’s as an improvement from the previously working motherboards such as AT

a)

ATX Motherboard

b)

LPX Motherboard

c)

BTX Motherboard

d)

Nano ITX Motherboard

12.

Were created after the AT boards in the 90’s

a)

ATX Motherboard

b)

LPX Motherboard

c)

BTX Motherboard

d)

Nano ITX Motherboard

13.

It was developed to reduce or avoid some of the issues that came up while using latest technologies. The ATX standard and the this standard, both were proposed by Intel

a)

ATX Motherboard

b)

LPX Motherboard

c)

BTX Motherboard

d)

Nano ITX Motherboard

14.

CPU Stands for?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Common Processing Unit

c)

Computer Proper Unit

d)

Central Processor Unit

15.

It is the main memory of the computer system whose main function is to store data temporary. It allows data to be accessed easily by the CPU based on the fact that data is accessed randomly (in no specific order). It also speeds up the computer’s operations because of its ability to allow random access to data

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Random Access Memory

d)

Compact Disc

16.

It is the major storage device of the computer system. Unlike the RAM that stores data temporary, this stores information, files and other documents permanently as its main function and allows the retrieval of data but it is non-volatile (data is not loss when the computer goes off

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Graphics Processing Unit

d)

Compact Disc

17.

These are storage devices onto which a certain amount of audio files, data, and other computer files can be stored.

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Graphics Processing Unit

d)

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

18.

It is nonvolatile storage whose content will not get erased even after power is cut off. Content stored in this is impossible or very difficult to modify

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Graphics Processing Unit

d)

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

19.

During operations by the computer the CPU produces a lot of heat and heat could always cause damage to your computer, that is why the this is put in place to keep the CPU under the required temperature

a)

Computer Fan

b)

Fan and Heatsink

c)

Heatsink

d)

Power Supply Unit

20.

It is an electronic device that incorporates a fan and an active cooling solution to keep the CPU cool.

a)

Computer Fan

b)

Fan and Heatsink

c)

Heatsink

d)

Power Supply Unit

21.

It is use a thermal conductor to reduce heat generated and prevent overheating from hardware components like CPU, GPU, northbridge, southbridge, RAM modules, etc. In general, that component that generates heat required a heatsink

a)

Computer Fan

b)

Fan and Heatsink

c)

Heatsink

d)

Power Supply Unit

22.

It converts the mains alternating current to different direct currents voltages required by the computer components. It supplies power to various components within the system unit and above Hint! all, to the attached peripherals.

a)

Computer Fan

b)

Fan and Heatsink

c)

Heatsink

d)

Power Supply Unit

23.

A broad term used to refer to a series of dynamic random access memory integrated circuits modules mounted on a printed circuit board and designed for use in personal computers, workstations and servers

a)

Memory Module

b)

RAM chip and RAM slot

c)

CPU Chip and Socket

d)

Bios Chip or Basic Input/Output

24.

It is a temporary data storage device found in computers and other electronic devices. Data stored in this is erased as soon as the power is turned off

a)

Memory Module

b)

RAM chip and RAM slot

c)

CPU Chip and Socket

d)

Bios Chip or Basic Input/Output

25.

It performs all of the computer's decision-making tasks, it is regarded as the brain of the computer and other electronic devices. The CPU's primary function is to carry out basic arithmetic, logical, and input/output operations

a)

Memory Module

b)

RAM chip and RAM slot

c)

CPU Chip and Socket

d)

Bios Chip or Basic Input/Output

26.

It contains a program or code that helps the processor to interact and control the other components in the computer like monitor, printer, scanner, card reader, speakers, joystick, microphone, camera, disc drives, TV/video/sound card, network cards, USB ports, and hard drives. It also does the boot process before the operating systems do its work

a)

Memory Module

b)

RAM chip and RAM slot

c)

CPU Chip and Socket

d)

Bios Chip or Basic Input/Output

27.

It allows different expansion cards to be connected inside your computer

a)

Bus/Expansion Slot

b)

PCI Slots and PCI Chip

c)

AGP Slot

d)

Network Card

28.

It is an attached hardware component of the motherboard that allows you to connect various hardware components such as modems, disk controllers, NIC cards, Sound Cards, graphics cards, SSD addon cards, RAID cards, and extra USB and serial ports without having to add or replace the motherboard

a)

Bus/Expansion Slot

b)

PCI Slots and PCI Chip

c)

AGP Slot

d)

Network Card

29.

It is a type of expansion slot similar to a PCI slot, although it is mostly used for graphics cards. Intel was the first to introduce it in 1996. This expansion slot is easily identifiable because it is usually brown in color

a)

Bus/Expansion Slot

b)

PCI Slots and PCI Chip

c)

AGP Slot

d)

Network Card

30.

It is an expansion card that allows computers to communicate over a computer network. It allows users to connect to each other either by using cables or wirelessly. to networking lesson

a)

Bus/Expansion Slot

b)

PCI Slots and PCI Chip

c)

AGP Slot

d)

Network Card

31.

It is also known as Memory Controller Hub or Host Bridge. It is the motherboard's primary controller, directing traffic to and from the CPU

a)

North Bridge

b)

South Bridge

c)

CMOS Backup Battery

d)

Power Supply Plug

32.

It is an IC chip that manages and controls IO functionality on the motherboard. It does not have direct communication with the CPU, unlike Northbridge. It typically handles low-speed devices due to its slower communication speed

a)

North Bridge

b)

South Bridge

c)

CMOS Backup Battery

d)

Power Supply Plug

33.

It stores a variety of system data such as the current system clock, date, time, pulses, commonly used hardware settings, BIOS configuration settings, BOOT sequences, BIOS master/admin password, GPU, and virtualization settings, power management, and so on

a)

North Bridge

b)

South Bridge

c)

CMOS Backup Battery

d)

Power Supply Plug

34.

It is to supply power to the Motherboard and its attached components and peripherals. In modern PCs, ATX power supply is provided which is 24 Pin (20 + 4) Main Power Supply Connector (Older Pcs only have 20 Pin)

a)

North Bridge

b)

South Bridge

c)

HDD and FDD Ports

d)

Power Supply Plug

35.

It also referred to as the drive interface. Allows hard disk drive, floppy disk drives, and optical drives to be connected to the motherboard via data cables

a)

North Bridge

b)

South Bridge

c)

HDD and FDD Ports

d)

Power Supply Plug

36.

Which parts of the motherboard is controlled by the Northbridge?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

PCI Video Card

d)

Ethernet

e)

BIOS, & other I/O devices

37.

What form of motherboard is in the picture?

a)

Standard-ATX

b)

Mini-ITX

c)

Nano-ITX

d)

Micro-ATX

38.

What form of motherboard is in the picture?

a)

Standard-ATX

b)

Mini-ITX

c)

Nano-ITX

d)

Micro-ATX

39.

What form of motherboard is in the picture?

a)

Standard-ATX

b)

Mini-ITX

c)

Nano-ITX

d)

BTX

40.

What form of motherboard is in the picture?

a)

LPX

b)

Mini-ITX

c)

Nano-ITX

d)

BTX

41.

What form of motherboard is in the picture?

a)

LPX

b)

ATX

c)

Pico-ITX

d)

BTX

42.

What form of motherboard is in the picture?

a)

LPX

b)

ATX

c)

AT

d)

BTX

43.

What form of motherboard is in the picture?

a)

LPX

b)

ATX

c)

AT

d)

BTX

44.

What form of motherboard is in the picture?

a)

LPX

b)

ATX

c)

AT

d)

BTX

45.

What form of motherboard is in the picture?

a)

LPX

b)

ATX

c)

AT

d)

BTX

46.

What form of heatsink is in the picture?

a)

Stamped

b)

Bonded

c)

Extruded

d)

Folded Fin

47.

What form of heatsink is in the picture?

a)

Stamped

b)

Bonded

c)

Extruded

d)

Folded Fin

48.

What form of heatsink is in the picture?

a)

Stamped

b)

Bonded

c)

Extruded

d)

Folded Fin

49.

What form of heatsink is in the picture?

a)

Stamped

b)

Bonded

c)

Extruded

d)

Folded Fin

50.

What form of heatsink is in the picture?

a)

Single Fin Assembly

b)

Swaged

c)

Forged

d)

Skived

51.

What form of heatsink is in the picture?

a)

Single Fin Assembly

b)

Swaged

c)

Forged

d)

Skived

52.

What form of heatsink is in the picture?

a)

Single Fin Assembly

b)

Swaged

c)

Forged

d)

Skived

53.

Fins are "skived" from a solid piece of material, usually copper

a)

Single Fin Assembly

b)

Swaged

c)

Forged

d)

Skived

54.

Heated metal is compressed into a form mold to the desired shape

a)

Single Fin Assembly

b)

Swaged

c)

Forged

d)

Skived

55.

Individual fins are placed in a pre-grooved base and then a roller or punch will swage the sides to the fins

a)

Single Fin Assembly

b)

Swaged

c)

Forged

d)

Skived

56.

Individual pieces of fin and spacer material are stacked and then brazed to create the desired shape

a)

Single Fin Assembly

b)

Swaged

c)

Forged

d)

Skived

57.

Fins are pre-folded and then brazed or soldered to a plate base

a)

Stamped

b)

Bonded

c)

Extruded

d)

Folded Fin

58.

Individual fins are bonded with epoxy to a pre- grooved base

a)

Stamped

b)

Bonded

c)

Extruded

d)

Folded Fin

59.

Metal stamped to form a particular shape

a)

Stamped

b)

Bonded

c)

Extruded

d)

Folded Fin

60.

Heated metal is forced through a profiled die

a)

Stamped

b)

Bonded

c)

Extruded

d)

Folded Fin