CompTIA A+ Core 1: Motherboards, CPUs, & Add-on Cards

Question 1

Which motherboard form factor was offered in four different sizes of Mini, Nano, Pico and Mobile?

Answer 1

ITX

Question 2

Which type of motherboard connector supported throughput speeds of up to 64 GBps?

Answer 2

PCIe x16

Question 3

Which type of CPU socket uses flat metal contacts and a removable chip?

Answer 3

LGA

Question 4

Which system component or process represents a diagnostic routine that is performed each time a system boots up?

Answer 4

POST

Question 5

Which security feature was more commonly implemented in devices such as vehicles to allow them to be tracked if stolen?

Answer 5

LoJack

Question 6

Which statement correctly applies to a trusted platform module (TPM)?

Answer 6

An integrated component used to provide encryption and security

Question 7

Which component or feature of a CPU will allow an operating system to perceive virtual or logical processors?

Answer 7

Hyper-threading

Question 8

Which statements are generally applicable to Intel processors when compared to AMD processors?

Answer 8

Produce less heat
Can result in a higher operating cost
More compatible with other components

Question 9

Which type of heat sink would generally provide the most effective level of cooling?

Answer 9

Refrigerated

Question 10

Which type of expansion cards would likely be found in professional situations where the integrated components would not be sufficient?

Answer 10

Video card

Sound card