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CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901 > 1. Motherboards > Flashcards

1. Motherboards Flashcards

1
Q

Which peripheral component interconnected standard, which was extended from older systems and was backward compatible, has been phased out?

A

PCI-X

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2
Q

Which Interrupt Line Request or IRQ is used by COM ports 2 and 4?

A

3

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3
Q

Describe what a power cable for a Serial ATA hard drive looks like.

A

Big black multi pin

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4
Q

When expanding the functionality of a computer, where can you install extra components on a motherboard?

A

Expansion Slots

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5
Q

Which component performs the computational functions undertaken by computers?

A

CPU

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6
Q

Describe a PCIe 1 slot.

A

Smallest slot

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7
Q

Which standard card is used to add WIFI or Bluetooth cards to a laptop?

A

Mini-PCI

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8
Q

Describe a PCI slot.

A

Two long light blue Slots.

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9
Q

Which type of expansion slot has two different sized sections?

A

ISA

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10
Q

Step by step install a PCIe card.

A
  1. Power off the system
  2. Place anti static strap on wrist
  3. Open the case
  4. Insert the card into the correct slot and secure
  5. Close the case
  6. Power on the system and listen for any POST beeps
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11
Q

Which OS is a variant of UNIX?

A

Linux

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12
Q

Which motherboard form factor is used in a server blade rack configuration?

A

NLX

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13
Q

Which motherboard form factor is considered most popular?

A

ATX

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14
Q

Which term refers to the mounting layout, size, and defines the shape of a motherboard?

A

Form Factor

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15
Q

Which computer components are considered external peripherals?

A

Printers, keyboards and printers etc..

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16
Q

Give an example of an I/O Function Output?

A

Monitors and printers

17
Q

Give an example of an I/O Function Input?

A

Scanner and microphone

18
Q

Give an example of an I/O Function Processing?

A

GPU and CPU

19
Q

Which components are controlled by the Southbridge chip on a motherboard?

A

USB peripherals

LAN cards

PCI cards

CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901 (20 decks)

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