Install and Configure Motherboards

Question 1

This means that memory can only be held when the PC is powered on

Answer 1

Nonpersistent/volatile memory

Question 2

determines the choice of processor, the type and maximum amount of RAM and support for integrated interfaces/ports

Answer 2

chipset type

Question 3

System RAM is normally packaged as this

Answer 3

dual inline memory module (DIMM)

Question 4

An SSD can be provisioned in an adapter card form factor, often using this interface. an be 42 mm, 60 mm, 80 mm, or 110 mm

Answer 4

M.2 Interface

Question 5

Mainstream interface for modern adapter cards; uses point-to-point serial communications, referred to as links

Answer 5

Peripheral Component Interconnect express (PCIe)

Question 6

What is the throughput of a PCIe v2.0 x1 adapter card?

Answer 6

.5 GB/s

Question 7

What is the throughput of a PCIe v2.0 x16 adapter card?

Answer 7

8 GB/s

Question 8

What is the throughput of a PCIe v3.0 x1 adapter card?

Answer 8

0.985 GB/s

Question 9

What is the throughput of a PCIe v3.0 x16 adapter card?

Answer 9

15.754 GB/s

Question 10

What is the throughput of a PCIe v4.0 x1 adapter card?

Answer 10

1.969 GB/s

Question 11

What is the throughput of a PCIe v4.0 x16 adapter card?

Answer 11

31.508 GB/s

Question 12

What is the throughput of a PCIe v5.0 x1 adapter card?

Answer 12

3.938 GB/s

Question 13

What is the throughput of a PCIe v5.0 x16 adapter card?

Answer 13

63.015 GB/s

Question 14

a PCIe card will fit in any port with an equal or greater number of lanes

Answer 14

Up-plugging

Question 15

Fitting a longer PCIe card into a shorter slot, so long as the card is not obstructed by other features in the case

Answer 15

Down-plugging

Question 16

How many watts can a PCIe supply to a graphics card via a dedicated graphics adapter slot?

Answer 16

75W

Question 17

PCIe can supply how much power over non-graphics cards?

Answer 17

25W

Question 18

legacy bus type; uses parallel communications; most are 32-bit and work at 33.3 MHz

Answer 18

Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)

Question 19

Standard form factor for most desktop PC motherboards and cases. Full size is 12”x9.6”; contains up to 7 expansion slots

Answer 19

Advanced Technology Extended (ATX)

Question 20

Motherboard form factor; 9.6”x9.6” square board; maximum of 4 expansion slots

Answer 20

Micro-ATX

Question 21

Motherboard form form factor; 6.7”x6.7” square; one expansion slot

Answer 21

Mini-ITX

Question 22

What type of motherboard socket is used to install system memory?

Answer 22

Dual inline memory module (DIMM)

Question 23

How many storage devices can be attached to a single SATA port?

Answer 23

One

Question 24

What is the bandwidth of a PCIe v2.0 x16 graphics adapter?

Answer 24

8 GBps in each direction (full-duplex). PCIe v2 supports 500 MBps per lane.