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Section 3: Motherboards Flashcards

1
Q

What is a motherboard?

A) A device for storing digital data
B) A component responsible for processing data
C) A printed circuit board containing computer components and connectors
D) A peripheral device for inputting commands

A

C) A printed circuit board containing computer components and connectors

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What does “Input” refer to in the context of computers?

A) Displaying processed data
B) Accepting data in usable form
C) Saving digital data
D) Performing actions by CPU or GPU

A

B) Accepting data in usable form

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3
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Which component is responsible for “Output” in a computer system?

A) CPU
B) GPU
C) RAM
D) Motherboard

A

B) GPU

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What is the primary function of “Processing” in a computer system?

A) Accepting data in usable form
B) Displaying processed data
C) Saving digital data
D) Performing actions by CPU or GPU

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D) Performing actions by CPU or GPU

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5
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What does “Storage” involve in the context of computers?

A) Accepting data in usable form
B) Displaying processed data
C) Saving digital data, temporary or permanent
D) Performing actions by CPU or GPU

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C) Saving digital data, temporary or permanent

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What are the dimensions of a Full-size motherboard in the Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX) form factor?

A) 11.2” x 8.2”
B) 9.6” x 9.6”
C) 12” x 9.6”
D) 6.7” x 6.7”

A

C) 12” x 9.6”

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Which form factor is smaller than the ATX and shares the same features?

A) Mini-ATX
B) Micro-ATX
C) Mini-ITX
D) Full-size ATX

A

A) Mini-ATX

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8
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How many expansion card slots does a Micro-ATX motherboard typically have?

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8

A

B) 4

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What does ITX stand for in the context of form factors?

A) Information Technology eXtended
B) Internet Technology eXtended
C) Integrated Technology eXtension
D) Intelligent Technology eXperiment

A

A) Information Technology eXtended

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What are the dimensions of a Mini-ITX motherboard?

A) 11.2” x 8.2”
B) 9.6” x 9.6”
C) 12” x 9.6”
D) 6.7” x 6.7”

A

D) 6.7” x 6.7”

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What is the primary characteristic of a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket?

A) Requires significant pressure for CPU insertion
B) Allows CPU insertion without applying pressure
C) Supports only AMD processors
D) Involves soldering CPU pins to the motherboard

A

B) Allows CPU insertion without applying pressure

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12
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Which type of CPU socket positions all pins for CPU connection into the socket?

A) LGA (Land Grid Array) socket
B) PGA (Pin Grid Array) socket
C) ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket
D) Multi-Socket

A

A) LGA (Land Grid Array) socket

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What characterizes a PGA (Pin Grid Array) form factor CPU socket?

A) Processor has pins, socket has holes for alignment during installation
B) Requires soldering CPU pins to the motherboard
C) Used exclusively in mobile devices
D) Supports only Intel processors

A

A) Processor has pins, socket has holes for alignment during installation

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In which type of socket can you install multiple CPUs or processors on a motherboard?

A) ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket
B) LGA (Land Grid Array) socket
C) PGA (Pin Grid Array) socket
D) Multi-Socket

A

D) Multi-Socket

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What is the primary purpose of Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) or Hyper-threading?

a) Maximizing single-thread performance
b) Allowing the CPU to process multiple parallel threads simultaneously
c) Reducing power consumption
d) Increasing cache size

A

b) Allowing the CPU to process multiple parallel threads simultaneously

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In which environments is Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) commonly employed?

a) Gaming consoles
b) Traditional workstations and servers
c) Mobile phones
d) Smartwatches

A

b) Traditional workstations and servers

17
Q

What defines Multi-core Processors in CPU architecture?

a) Multiple CPUs housed in separate chips
b) A single CPU with multiple processors (cores) inside
c) Utilizing multiple CPUs in a network
d) Incorporating multiple cache levels

A

b) A single CPU with multiple processors (cores) inside

18
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How are Dual-core, Quad-core, Hexa-core, and Octa-core processors differentiated?

a) By the number of cache levels
b) By the clock speed
c) By the number of CPUs inside a single chip
d) By the presence of integrated graphics

A

c) By the number of CPUs inside a single chip

19
Q

What capabilities does Virtualization offer with extensions like VT (Intel) and AMD-V (AMD)?

a) Enhancing gaming performance
b) Running multiple systems on a single physical host
c) Boosting single-thread performance
d) Reducing power consumption

A

b) Running multiple systems on a single physical host

20
Q

Which of the following is the correct sequence for installing a motherboard and CPU?

a) Align the motherboard, install the CPU and memory, insert standoffs, verify standoff alignment, secure standoffs, install power supply, drives, and cards.
b) Review documentation, install power supply, drives, and cards, align motherboard, insert standoffs, install processor and memory, secure standoffs, verify standoff alignment.
c) Insert standoffs, verify standoff alignment, secure standoffs, align motherboard, install processor and memory, review documentation, install power supply, drives, and cards.
d) Review documentation, align motherboard, insert standoffs, install processor and memory, verify standoff alignment, secure standoffs, install power supply, drives, and cards.

A

d) Review documentation, align motherboard, insert standoffs, install processor and memory, verify standoff alignment, secure standoffs, install power supply, drives, and cards.

21
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What is the maximum bus speed of a PCI expansion card?
a) 33 MHz
b) 66 MHz
c) 100 MHz
d) 133 MHz

A

a) 33 MHz

22
Q

Which expansion card type is specifically designed for video graphics cards?
a) PCI
b) PCI-X
c) AGP
d) PCIe

A

c) AGP

23
Q

What is the primary function of PCIe x1 slots?
a) Graphics processing
b) Audio processing
c) Networking
d) Storage

A

c) Networking

24
Q

How much power does a PCIe x16 slot provide?
a) 25 watts
b) 50 watts
c) 75 watts
d) 100 watts

A

c) 75 watts

25
Q

Which type of expansion card is commonly used in laptops for wireless networking?
a) PCI
b) PCI-X
c) Mini PCIe
d) AGP

A

c) Mini PCIe

26
Q

What is the primary difference between PCI-X and PCI?
a) PCI-X offers higher bus speeds than PCI.
b) PCI-X has fewer pin connectors than PCI.
c) PCI-X is exclusively used for audio cards.
d) PCI-X supports smaller form factors than PCI.

A

a) PCI-X offers higher bus speeds than PCI.

27
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Which expansion card type is commonly used for high-performance networking and storage?
a) PCI
b) AGP
c) PCIe
d) Mini PCIe

A

c) PCIe

28
Q

How are PCIe slots differentiated based on their sizes?
a) Through the number of pins they have
b) By their color-coding
c) By their operating speeds
d) By the number of lanes they contain

A

d) By the number of lanes they contain

29
Q

What is the purpose of up-plugging and down-plugging in PCIe technology?
a) To improve power efficiency
b) To allow for compatibility between different slot sizes
c) To increase the maximum bus speed
d) To reduce electromagnetic interference

A

b) To allow for compatibility between different slot sizes

30
Q

Which type of expansion card slot is typically used for connecting graphics and video cards?
a) PCIe x1
b) PCIe x4
c) PCIe x8
d) PCIe x16

A

d) PCIe x16

31
Q

Which of the following is the correct sequence for installing a graphics card (PCIe x16) into a motherboard?

a) Ensure compatibility, remove blanking plates, align with PCIe x16 slot, push firmly into the slot, secure with screws, connect power cables.
b) Connect power cables, remove blanking plates, align with PCIe x16 slot, ensure compatibility, push firmly into the slot, secure with screws.
c) Remove blanking plates, ensure compatibility, push firmly into the slot, align with PCIe x16 slot, connect power cables, secure with screws.
d) Ensure compatibility, align with PCIe x16 slot, remove blanking plates, push firmly into the slot, secure with screws, connect power cables.

A

a) Ensure compatibility, remove blanking plates, align with PCIe x16 slot, push firmly into the slot, secure with screws, connect power cables.

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