Deck 3: On the Motherboard

Question 1

Which type of cache memory is fastest for the processor to use?
[ Flash | SD | L1 | L2 | L3 | RDRAM ]

Answer 1

L1

Question 2

What is the purpose of the motherboard component labeled B?
[ expansion slot | chipset | GPU | CPU socket | memory slot | heat sink ]

Answer 2

Memory slot

Question 3

What are distended capacitors?

A)Devices that provides a continuous voltage level to the processor
B)Devices that allow the processor to operate at multiple voltage levels
C)Components that bulge and are a visual sign of a problem motherboard
D)Parts that allow the processor to operate at varying frequencies depending on the amount of heat produced
Chapter Exam Answers

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which technology decreases the system workload on the CPU and can optionally process graphical data quickly with reduced power consumption?
[ Hyper-Threading | GPU | virtualization | caching ]

Question 5

How can you upgrade a PC's cache memory?

A)Add more RAM to the motherboard.
B)Add more memory to the processor.
C)Upgrade the processor.
D)Upgrade the chipset.

Question 6

Which technology allows one processor to handle tasks as if two processors were installed?
[ Hyperthreading | UEFI | virtualization | DIB ]

Question 7

Which processor is not an Intel one? [ Celeron | Atom | Core i5 | Turion ]

Question 8

Which of the following help with active listening?

A)Mute your cell phone.
B)Maintain eye contact.
C)Do not be distracted.
D)Mentally review what the customer is saying.
E)All of these help with active listening.

Question 9

An Intel processor needs to be replaced.Which specification must the technician obtain before obtaining the replacement processor?
[ voltage level | socket size | amperage | dual-voltage capability ]

Question 10

What type of memory speeds up processor operations?
[ Flash | SD | SDRAM | cache ]

Question 11

Consider a motherboard that shows a specification of PCI-E version 2.0 x16.What does the x16 represent?

A)The number of bi-directional simultaneous bits transmitted at one time
B)The number of threads handled at one time
C)The maximum number of interrupts supported
D)The maximum number of bi-directional transmission lanes supported

Question 12

What is the purpose of the motherboard component labeled C?
[ expansion slot | chipset | GPU | CPU socket | memory slot | heat sink ]

Question 13

Which Windows Control Panel is used to configure throttle management?
[ Security and Maintenance | Devices and Printers | Administrative Tools | Power Options ]

Question 14

Which expansion slot has the potential for being the fastest? [ PCI | ISA | PCIe | AGP ]

Question 15

Which cooling method is not used within a PC?
[ geo-thermal | heat sink | fan | thermal pad | liquid cooling | passive cooling ]

Question 16

What is the first step in installing a processor?

A)Ensure the computer is powered off and unplugged.
B)Visually inspect the processor for packaging/shipping damage.
C)Remove the processor from packaging, holding it by its edges.
D)Visually inspect the processor to determine the direction in which it inserts into the socket.

Question 17

What is the purpose of the motherboard component labeled A?
[ expansion slot | chipset | GPU | CPU socket | memory slot | heat sink ]

Question 18

A 4-pin fan cannot be used on a motherboard that has a 3-pin motherboard connector.