Exam Compass - Motherboard Quiz Flashcards
A standardized specification of a motherboard (including its dimensions, supported power supply types, and layout of components) is known as the motherboard’s form factor.
True
False
True
What is the most common motherboard type used in desktop PCs?
ATX
mATX
LPX/NLX
ITX
mITX
ATX
Which of the following answers refers to a proprietary line of low-power consumption small form factor motherboard types for industrial and embedded PC applications?
NLX
ITX
ATX
LPX
ITX
A common connector type providing power to graphics cards, CPUs, older type of storage media, or cooling fans on the PC motherboard is generally referred to as:
P4 connector
Molex connector
PS/2 connector
ATX12V connector
Molex connector
Which motherboard connector features an L-shape design that prevents its improper insertion?
SATA
M.2
eSATA
PCIe
SATA
Adding an eSATA device to a PC can be done either by attaching the device cable directly to the motherboard’s integrated I/O panel, connecting it via eSATA port on a modular bracket mounted on the back of the PC case, or attaching it directly to a dedicated slot on the motherboard.
True
False
False
Inside a PC case, connector cables from a power switch, reset switch, or LEDs on the front/top panel of the case attach to their corresponding slots located on the PSU.
True
False
False
The installation of USB ports located on the front panel of a computer case requires plugging in internal USB cable connectors into compatible groupings of metal pins (a.k.a. headers) on the motherboard.
True
False
False
Which of the following dedicated expansion slots/ports on the PC motherboard enable(s) connecting an M.2 device? (Select all that apply)
B key slot
SATA port
M key slot
USB slot
PCIe slot
B+M key slot
B key slot
M key slot
B+M key slot
High-end PC motherboards typically contain microprocessor sockets compatible with chips from different CPU manufacturers.
True
False
False
Which of the following answers refer to the characteristic features of a dedicated server motherboard? (Select 3 answers)
Offers support for ECC RAM
Designed to be used in a tower case
Utilizes more than one CPU (Multisocket motherboard)
Designed for limited space (rack-mount / blade)
Typically features a single CPU socket
Designed for non-ECC RAM
Offers support for ECC RAM
Utilizes more than one CPU (Multisocket motherboard)
Designed for limited space (rack-mount / blade)
Which of the answers listed below can be used to describe the characteristics of a typical desktop motherboard? (Select 3 answers)
Designed for non-ECC RAM
Typically features a single CPU socket
Designed for limited space (rack-mount / blade)
Utilizes more than one CPU (Multisocket motherboard)
Designed to be used in a tower case
Offers support for ECC RAM
Designed for non-ECC RAM
Typically features a single CPU socket
Designed to be used in a tower case
Motherboards used in laptops and mobile devices can be characterized by their proprietary design, which means that installing a new motherboard in such devices most often requires replacement part designed for specific make and model of the given device.
True
False
True
Which of the following answers refer(s) to the characteristic features of TPM = Trusted Platform Module? (Select all that apply)
Typically, in the form of a chip embedded into computer motherboard
International standard for a secure cryptoprocessor
Designed to secure hardware through cryptographic functions
Typically, in the form of an expansion card or an external device
Typically, in the form of a chip embedded into computer motherboard
International standard for a secure cryptoprocessor
Designed to secure hardware through cryptographic functions
Which of the answers listed below refers to a common solution for BIOS date/time setting resets?
Windows Update
Primary storage module replacement
Safe mode troubleshooting
Motherboard battery replacement
Motherboard battery replacement
