Chapter 1 ■ Motherboards, Processors, and Memory

Question 1

1. Which computer component contains all the circuitry necessary for other components or
   devices to communicate with one another?
   A. Motherboard
   B. CPU
   C. RAM
   D. Expansion bus

Answer 1

A. Motherboard

Question 2

2. You are told by a technician over the phone that you need to bring replacement DDR
   SDRAM memory. What type of packaging is used for DDR SDRAM memory?
   A. 168-pin DIMM
   B. 224-pin DIMM
   C. 184-pin DIMM
   D. 240-pin DIMM

Answer 2

C. 184-pin DIMM

Question 3

3. You need to replace memory in a desktop PC and to go purchase RAM. When you are at
   the store, you need to find the appropriate type of memory. What memory chips would you
   find on a stick of PC3-16000?
   A. DDR-2000
   B. DDR3-2000
   C. DDR3-1600
   D. PC3-2000

Answer 3

B. DDR3-2000

Question 4

4. A client wants you to build a new PC for her, with a smaller case and lower power requirements.
   When selecting a motherboard, which form factor should you choose for a smaller
   size and lower power consumption?
   A. ATX
   B. AT
   C. Micro ATX
   D. ITX

Answer 4

D. ITX

Question 5

5. A motherboard failed on a desktop PC with an Intel Core i7-8700K processor. When looking
   for a replacement motherboard, which CPU socket does it need to have?
   A. LGA 1366
   B. LGA 1150
   C. LGA 1151
   D. LGA 2066

Answer 5

C. LGA 1151

Question 6

6. You have just replaced a processor in a computer and now need to add a cooling mechanism.
   What should you use to attach the cooling system to the processor?
   A. Heat sink
   B. Thermal paste
   C. Fan
   D. Superglue

Answer 6

B. Thermal paste

Question 7

7. A technician asks you how to get a computer’s processor to run faster than it currently
   does. What is he trying to achieve?
   A. Hyperthreading
   B. Overclocking
   C. Virtualization
   D. Multicore support

Answer 7

B. Overclocking

Question 8

8. You are assembling a new computer and are looking at new cooling systems. Which of the
   following cooling systems requires the use of a pump?
   A. Liquid
   B. Thermal paste
   C. Heat sink
   D. Heat sink plus fan

Answer 8

A. Liquid

Question 9

9. You are replacing a motherboard in a computer that uses an AMD Ryzen 3 processor.
   Which CPU socket type do you need to ensure that the motherboard has?
   A. AM2
   B. AM3
   C. AM4
   D. LGA 1151

Answer 9

C. AM4

Question 10

10. You press the front power button on a computer and the system boots. Later, you press it
    briefly and the system hibernates. When you press it again, the system resumes. You press
    and hold the button and the system shuts down. What is this feature called?
    A. Programmable power
    B. Soft power
    C. Relay power
    D. Hot power

Answer 10

B. Soft power

Question 11

11. You are training new technicians to install RAM and pointing out differences between
    packages. Which of the following are the numbers of pins that can be found on DIMM
    modules used in desktop motherboards? (Choose two.)
    A. 180
    B. 184
    C. 200
    D. 204
    E. 232
    F. 240

Answer 11

B. 184
F. 240

Question 12

12. You are installing a new computer, and the user wants to use virtualization. Which two
    hardware components need to support virtual technology for this to work properly?
    (Choose two.)
    A. RAM
    B. Motherboard
    C. CPU
    D. BIOS

Answer 12

C. CPU
D. BIOS

Question 13

13. You find out that a disgruntled ex-employee’s computer has a boot password that must be
    entered before the operating system is ever loaded. There is also a password preventing your
    access to the BIOS utility. Which of the following motherboard components can most likely
    be used to return the computer to a state that will allow you to boot the system without
    knowing the password?
    A. Cable header
    B. Power reset connector
    C. Toggle switch
    D. Jumper

Answer 13

D. Jumper

Question 14

14. Your Core i5 fan has a four-pin connector, but your motherboard only has a single threepin
    header with the CPU_FAN label. Which of the following will be the easiest solution to
    get the necessary cooling for your CPU?
    A. Plug the four-pin connector into the three-pin header.
    B. Buy a four-pin to three-pin adapter.
    C. Leave the plug disconnected and use only the heat sink.
    D. Add an extra chassis fan.

Answer 14

A. Plug the four-pin connector into the three-pin header.

Question 15

15. You are installing a new video card into a PCIe slot. What is the combined total throughput
    of a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot?
    A. 500 MBps
    B. 1 GBps
    C. 16 GBps
    D. 32 GBps

Answer 15

C. 16 GBps

Question 16

16. Which of the following allows you to perform the most complete restart of the computer
    without removing power?
    A. Start ➢ Restart
    B. Start ➢ Hibernate
    C. Reset button
    D. Power button

Answer 16

C. Reset button

Question 17

17. You have just found out that a new BIOS upgrade exists for your computer, and you obtain
    a copy to install it. Which of the following is most helpful when flashing the BIOS on a
    desktop computer system?
    A. DVD-ROM
    B. Uninterruptable power supply
    C. Internet connection
    D. Windows administrator password

Answer 17

B. Uninterruptable power supply

Question 18

18. Intel and AMD have integrated which of the following into their Atom and APU processor
    lines that had not been integrated before?
    A. GPU
    B. Math coprocessor
    C. FSB
    D. RAM controller

Answer 18

A. GPU

Question 19

19. You have just purchased a motherboard that has an LGA 1156 socket for an Intel Pentium
    processor. What type of memory modules will you most likely need for this motherboard?
    A. DIP
    B. SIMM
    C. DIMM
    D. SODIMM

Answer 19

C. DIMM