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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe first expansion slots on early PC's were __________________ slots which had an 8 bit data path size and ran at 4.77 MHz.PCIPCIeISAAGP
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe process of upgrading or refreshing the firmware stored on the ROM BIOS chip is called ________________.Flashing ROMRenewing The ROMRenewing The RAMFlashing RAM
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA bus that does NOT run in sync with the system clock is called a(n) ________________ bus.SynchronizedExpansionDataMemory
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhen one port fails, the entire motherboard must be replaced.TrueFalse
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA device issues a _________________, which is a command to the processor to wait for slower devices to catch up.Wait StatePause CommandStop CommansdSynchronized command
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is most likely NOT a symptom that a motherboard or processor is failing?The system begins to boot but then powers down.The power button on the tower quits working.An error message displays during the boot.Intermittent Windows or hard drive errors occur.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe PCI Express bus currently comes in how many different slot sizes?1234
- 8. Multiple ChoiceEmbedded components are almost always configured through ________________.The Task BarThe Start MenuThe Control PanelCMOS Setup
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA component on the motherboard is called an embedded or __________________ component.Hard wiredOn- BoardIncludedFunctioning
- 10. Multiple ChoicePCI uses a 32 bit or 64 bit parallel bus, ____________ uses a serial bus, which is faster than ta parallel bus because it transmits data in packets.PCIeAGPISAPCI-X
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT one of the types of cargo carried through the embedded wires that make up a bus?Electrical PowerControl SignalsThermal CompundData
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMany older motherboards and expansion stored setup data using a ____________ switch, which has an on and an off position.DIPJumperCMOSBIOS
- 13. Multiple Choiceour video card slot should be connected to the ___________ chipset, also known as the Memory Controller Hub, because this chipset is located closer to the CPU which allows for faster throughput of data.North BridgeSouth BridgeI/O ControllerPCIe
- 14. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False?
The number of wires that make up the memory address lines of the bus determines how many bits can be used for a memory address.TrueFalse - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich motherboard design style is most widely implemented?ATXATNLXPico-NLX
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not controlled by the Northbridge?PCIeSATACache MemoryAGP
- 17. Multiple ChoiceYou have just purchased a motherboard that has an LGA 775 socket for an Intel Pentium 4 processor. What type of memory module will you need for this motherboard?DIMMRIMMSIMMCRIMM
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIf Windows recognizes a device, where will it appear?Device ManagerC:\Windows\System32\DevicesDesktopSafely remove hardware applet
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhen Jane proudly displayed her new motherboard, the senior tech scratched his beard and asked, “What kind of ICH does it have?” What could he possibly be asking about?The PCI slotThe PCIe slotThe NorthbridgeThe Southbridge
- 20. Multiple ChoiceSolon has a very buggy computer that keeps locking up at odd moments and rebooting spontaneously. He suspects the motherboard. How should he test it?Check settings and verify good components.Verify good components and document all testing.Replace the motherboard first to see if the problems disappear.Check settings, verify good components, replace components, and document all testing.
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