WorksheetsComputer Motherboard
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 20mins
RAM Chips are plugged into these slots.
PCI Slots
PCI-E Slots
Northbridge Slot
Memory Slot
This is a chip that acts as an interface between the main memory, the CPU, and other components.
Southside
Southbridge
Northbridge
Video Card Slot
This is a chip that is responsible for controlling the Input/Output functions.
Northbridge
Southbridge
Ports
Bus
There are two types of video card slots, the AGP and PCIe. What does AGP and PCIe stands for?
Accelerated Graphics Adapter
Accelerated Graphics Port
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended
A type of system board slot where you can install additional hardware such as the LAN card and Sound Card for better performance of the PC.
DIMM Slot
ATX Power Slot
PCIe Slot
PCI Slot
These are connections between the peripheral devices and the motherboard that serve as there interface.
Ports
Bus
Panels
Bridges
A cable that connects secondary storages from the motherboard.
SATA Cable
Power Connectors
Front I/O Connectors
CPU Socket
Responsible for keeping all the information intact when the entire system is shut down such as date, time, configuration of the hard drive etc.
RAM
Processor
ROM
CMOS Battery
Commonly a 20 or 24-pin connector, it provide power to the motherboard and all the other components.
Expansion Slot
Memory Slot
Power supply Connector
CMOS Battery
The central piece of the motherboard that holds the processor.
Memory Slot
Processor/CPU Socket
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
System Unit
Based on the picture given, what is R?
Memory card slot
PCI slot
AGP slot
Processor slot
Name each part of the motherboard.
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Name each part of the motherboard.
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Name each part of the motherboard.
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What components does the northbridge directly connect to?
CPU, RAM, AGP
What is the primary function of the southbridge on a motherboard?
Hard drive controller, I/O controller, and integrated hardware
What information does the CMOS store?
What part of motherboard is this?
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What part of motherboard is this?
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What part of motherboard is this?
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Name this example of Computer Hardware.
FLOPPY DRIVE
HARD DRIVE
OPTICAL DRIVE
SOLID-STATE DRIVE
Name this example of Computer Hardware.
VIDEO CARD
SOUND CARD
MEMORY CARD
IMAGE CARD
What is the function of RAM in a computer?
To temporarily store data and instructions for the CPU to access quickly.
To display images and videos on the computer screen.
To control the flow of electricity in the computer.
To permanently store data and instructions for the CPU to access slowly.
What does ROM stand for?
Read-Only Memory
Read-Optional Memory
Read-On Memory
Random-Only Memory
What is the function of the CPU in a computer?
Displays images on the screen
Connects the computer to the internet
Stores data in the computer
Performs instructions and carries out basic operations
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM stores data temporarily, while ROM stores data permanently.
RAM is only used in laptops, while ROM is only used in desktop computers
RAM is used for long-term storage, while ROM is used for short-term storage
RAM and ROM are the same thing
What does BIOS stand for in computing?
Basic Input Output System
Binary Input Output System
Basic Integrated Operating System
Binary Integrated Operating System
What does the term 'volatile memory' refer to in computing?
Memory that retains data even when the computer is turned off.
Memory that loses its content when the power is turned off.
Memory that can be easily upgraded.
Memory that is resistant to physical damage.
