Question 1

A _________ is a set of two or more pins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Block 
B)  Jumper 
C)  Chipset 
D)  Ribbon 
A)  Block 
B)  Jumper 
C)  Chipset 
D)  Ribbon B

Question 2

Matching
-Integrated ports

Accepted Answer

A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor 
A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor C

Question 3

LGA is an Intel CPU socket technology that uses small metal lands in the CPU socket instead of pins on the CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

PCI and AGP are examples of expansion slots found on motherboards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A Wide SCSI host adapter supports a 16-bit data channel and uses a(n) ______-pin connector?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  16 
C)  50 
D)  68 
A)  8 
B)  16 
C)  50 
D)  68

Question 6

A specialized expansion slot used to convert audio between analog and digital signal format is classed as a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  PCI 
B)  AGP 
C)  PCIe 
D)  AMR/CNR 
A)  PCI 
B)  AGP 
C)  PCIe 
D)  AMR/CNR

Question 7

Matching
-Motherboard

Accepted Answer

A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor 
A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor

Question 8

Matching
-Form factor

Accepted Answer

A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor 
A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor

Question 9

Memory slots used in computers today are all the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The motherboard represents the logical foundation of the computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Hyperthreading is a technology for processing two execution ________ within a single processor core.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blocks 
B)  Sockets 
C)  Threads 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Blocks 
B)  Sockets 
C)  Threads 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Matching
-Cache

Accepted Answer

A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor 
A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor

Question 13

Which of the following is not considered to be a legacy I/O port?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serial 
B)  USB 
C)  Parallel 
D)  PS/2 
A)  Serial 
B)  USB 
C)  Parallel 
D)  PS/2

Question 14

Matching
-ATX

Accepted Answer

A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor 
A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor

Question 15

The chipset's components are surface-mounted to the motherboard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Motherboards use memory slots to provide additional I/O devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Motherboards have several different interfaces available to enable communication with mass storage devices. Which of the following is not considered a mass storage interface?

Accepted Answer

A)  PATA 
B)  SATA 
C)  EATA 
D)  SCSI 
A)  PATA 
B)  SATA 
C)  EATA 
D)  SCSI

Question 18

A ________ determines what CPUs a system can use, what integrated ports the system can provide without use of third-party products, and the number and types of expansion slots a motherboard can feature.

Accepted Answer

A) Chipset 
B) CPU 
C) Power supply 
D) GPU 
A) Chipset 
B) CPU 
C) Power supply 
D) GPU

Question 19

Matching
-Riser card

Accepted Answer

A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor 
A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor

Question 20

Matching
-Hyperthreading

Accepted Answer

A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor 
A)  Represents the logical foundation of the computer 
B)  Used to describe the layout and size of various motherboards 
C)  Designed to provide access to motherboard-based resources 
D)  Motherboard form factor with integrated port cluster at the left rear of a board 
E)  Built into the motherboard, requiring fewer components to be installed
F) Group of two or three pins on a motherboard or card
G) Memory that enables the processor to reuse memory locations without needing to fetch them from main memory
H) Enables processing two execution threads within a single processor core
I) Uses pins on the backside of the CPU to connect to pins in the processor socket
J) Design that uses spring-loaded lands in the processor socket that connect to bumps on the backside of the processor

A _________ is a set of two or more pins.

Matching -Integrated ports

LGA is an Intel CPU socket technology that uses small metal lands in the CPU socket instead of pins on the CPU.

PCI and AGP are examples of expansion slots found on motherboards.

A Wide SCSI host adapter supports a 16-bit data channel and uses a(n) ______-pin connector?

A specialized expansion slot used to convert audio between analog and digital signal format is classed as a(n) ____________.

Matching -Motherboard

Matching -Form factor

Memory slots used in computers today are all the same.

The motherboard represents the logical foundation of the computer.

Hyperthreading is a technology for processing two execution ________ within a single processor core.

Matching -Cache

Which of the following is not considered to be a legacy I/O port?

Matching -ATX

The chipset's components are surface-mounted to the motherboard.

Motherboards use memory slots to provide additional I/O devices.

Motherboards have several different interfaces available to enable communication with mass storage devices. Which of the following is not considered a mass storage interface?

A ________ determines what CPUs a system can use, what integrated ports the system can provide without use of third-party products, and the number and types of expansion slots a motherboard can feature.

Matching -Riser card

Matching -Hyperthreading

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Exam 2: Motherboards and Processors

A _________ is a set of two or more pins.

Matching -Integrated ports

LGA is an Intel CPU socket technology that uses small metal lands in the CPU socket instead of pins on the CPU.

PCI and AGP are examples of expansion slots found on motherboards.

A Wide SCSI host adapter supports a 16-bit data channel and uses a(n) ______-pin connector?

A specialized expansion slot used to convert audio between analog and digital signal format is classed as a(n) ____________.

Matching -Motherboard

Matching -Form factor

Memory slots used in computers today are all the same.

The motherboard represents the logical foundation of the computer.

Hyperthreading is a technology for processing two execution ________ within a single processor core.

Matching -Cache

Which of the following is not considered to be a legacy I/O port?

Matching -ATX

The chipset's components are surface-mounted to the motherboard.

Motherboards use memory slots to provide additional I/O devices.

Motherboards have several different interfaces available to enable communication with mass storage devices. Which of the following is not considered a mass storage interface?

A ________ determines what CPUs a system can use, what integrated ports the system can provide without use of third-party products, and the number and types of expansion slots a motherboard can feature.

Matching -Riser card

Matching -Hyperthreading

Technician Essentials and PC Anatomy

BIOS

Power Supplies and System Cooling

Ram

I/O and Input Ports and Devices

Video Displays and Video Cards

Customized PCs and Multimedia Devices

Laptop and Notebook Computers

Mobile Devices

Printers

Storage Devices

Installing and Upgrading Windows

Using and Managing Windows

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Windows

Networking

Security

Operational Procedures and Communications Methods

Filters