Learning unit 2

Question 1

What is the most complicated component in a computer?

Answer 1

The motherboard

Question 2

What should you pay attention to when purchasing a motherboard?

Answer 2

-Form factor
-Processor
-Socket
-Chipset
-Expansion slots

Question 3

What does the motherboard form factor determine?

Answer 3

The motherboard size features that make it compatible

Question 4

What are the most popular form factors?

Answer 4

ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ATX

Question 5

Describe a socket

Answer 5

Its rectangular with pins to connect the processor to the motherboard

Question 6

List the major chipset and processor manufacturers

Answer 6

Intel
AMD

Question 7

What is a Bit locker and what is its role

Answer 7

Its an encryption key that ensures that a drive cannot be used in another computer

Question 8

Define virtualisation

Answer 8

When one physical computer uses software to create multiple virtual computers

Question 9

Define device drivers

Answer 9

Small programs stored on the hard drive that an operating system uses to communicate with specific hardware devices

Question 10

What does flashing BIOS/UEFI or updating firmware mean?

Answer 10

Its the process of upgrading or refreshing the programming and data stored on the firmware

Question 11

Explain why you would flash BIOS/UEFI

Answer 11

-The system hangs
-The motherboard functions cause problems
-Errors pop up when trying to install a new operating system
-You want to incorporate new features on the motherboard

Question 12

Describe a jumper

Answer 12

They are 2 metal pins that stick up off the motherboard and are used to hold configuration information

Question 13

What is CMOS (Complementary metal-oxide semi-conductor)

Answer 13

Its a method of manufacturing micro chips

Question 14

What is firmware on the motherboard used for?

Answer 14

-To enable/disable a connector, port or component

-control the frequency and other features of the CPU

-manage security features

-control what happens when a computer boots

Question 15

What is the function of secure boot?

Answer 15

It prevents a system from booting with drivers or an optical disk that isn’t digitally signed and trusted by the motherboard or computer manufacturer

Question 16

Why was secure boot invented?

Answer 16

To prevent firmware from launching before the output and anti-malware software has launched

Question 17

When does secure boot work?

Answer 17

When the boot mode is UEFI and not CSM and the operating system supports it

Question 18

What does a pre-boot execution environment do?

Answer 18

It checks the drivers, Operating system and applications before UEFI launches these programs to verify its signed and identified in the secure boot database

Question 19

What is overclocking

Answer 19

Its running a processor, memory, motherboard or video card at a higher speed than what is recommended by the manufacturer

Question 20

List the different security features

Answer 20

-Power on passwords
-Secure boot
-Drive password
-Drive encryption
-TPM chips

Question 21

What are the three approaches to selecting a motherboard?

Answer 21

-Select the board that provides the most room for expansion

-Select the board that best suits the needs of the computer’s current configuration

-Select a motherboard that meets your present needs with moderate room for expansion