Module 2: All About Motherboards

Question 1

What are the two different methods for partitioning hard drives?

Answer 1

Master Boot Record (MBR)
GUID Partition Table (GPT)

MBR is an older method of partitioning hard drives that allows four partitions and is limited to 2 TB drives.

GPT is a newer method of partitioning hard drives that will allow up to 128 partitions on the hard drive and must be used on drives larger than 2 TB.

Question 2

At what point during the motherboard installation should you install the motherboard drivers?

Answer 2

After Windows successfully boots without errors

You need to verify Windows will boot without errors and there are no conflicts reported.

Question 3

Brandon purchased a new processor online as an upgrade. When he purchased the processor, he made sure that it used the same socket his computer’s motherboard used. But he did not check to see whether the motherboard chipset was compatible. What will happen if you install a processor on a motherboard that can fit the socket but is the wrong chipset?

Answer 3

Damage to both the processor and the motherboard.

You might be able to install a processor in a socket that was not built for the processor. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the documentation and verify the processor will work with the chipset on your motherboard.

Question 4

When you build a computer from parts, you usually start by deciding on which two parts listed below?

Answer 4

Processor
Motherboard

The processor is one of the first decisions that must be made when building a computer from parts.

The motherboard is one of the first decisions that must be made when building a computer from parts.

Question 5

Where must virtualization be enabled for VM (virtual machine) software to work?

Answer 5

BIOS/UEFI

Most computers require that virtualization be enabled in the BIOS/UEFI.

Question 6

What is a possible remedy if your system hangs at odd times or during the boot?

Answer 6

Flash the BIOS/UEFI

Flashing the BIOS/UEFI or updating the firmware may resolve system hangs.

Question 7

What socket do Coffee Lake processors use?

Answer 7

LGA1151 version 2

Coffee Lake processors work with revised versions of LGA1151 sockets and the new 300 series chipsets.

Question 8

Which of the following represents a method for accessing the BIOS/UEFI setup program?

Answer 8

Press a key or combination of keys during the BIOS/UEFI POST

You may access the BIOS/UEFI setup program by pressing a key or combination of keys, depending on the computer.

Question 9

What must your motherboard have to use BitLocker Encryption in Windows 7/8/10 which will ensure that your hard drive cannot be used in another computer?

Answer 9

TPM chip

TPM, or Trusted Platform Module chip, is required to use BitLocker to encrypt the hard drive to prevent usage on another computer.

Question 10

Which statement is NOT true regarding Coffee Lake chipsets?

Answer 10

The Coffee Lake LGA1151 socket is backwards compatible with earlier generation processors.

The Coffee Lake LGA1151 socket is not backwards compatible with earlier generation processors. While it has the same number of pins, the pin usage is different.

Question 11

The LGA1151 socket and latest Coffee Lake chipset support what type of RAM?

Answer 11

DDR4

DDR4 is currently the only supported RAM by the Coffee Lake chipset.

Question 12

Which motherboard slot should you install a new high-end graphics card in?

Answer 12

PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)

The PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x16 mode) would make use of all data lanes and would be the best choice.

Question 13

Motherboards may contain which of the following ports on the I/O panel?

Answer 13

Multiple USB ports
  PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports
  RJ-45 LAN port
  Video ports (HDMI, DVI, or DisplayPort)
  All of these

Multiple USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, video ports, sound ports, RJ-45 LAN ports, and eSATA ports may be found on the I/O panel.

Question 14

What should you do if you want to be able to locate your laptop in the event of loss or theft and give it a command through the Internet to lock it or delete data?

Answer 14

Subscribe to LoJack for Laptops

Subscribing to LoJack for Laptops will enable you to locate and give it a command to lock it or delete data.

Question 15

What type of socket ensures that even force is applied when it is being installed in the socket?

Answer 15

ZIF

ZIF, or zero insertion force socket, ensures that even force is applied when the processor is being installed in the socket. This is a feature on modern motherboards for both Intel and AMD processors.

Question 16

Which setting can be configured via the BIOS/UEFI screen?

Answer 16

Change the boot sequence

Boot sequence can be changed in the BIOS/UEFI screen.

Question 17

What configuration can you find for PCIe slots?

Answer 17

x  1
x  4
x  16
x  8
All of these

PCIe card slots are commonly configured as x1, x4, x8, and x16 representing the number of lanes used for input/output. Some slots may be configured to run differently.

Question 18

What is the set of rules and standards that any two entities use for communication?

Answer 18

Protocol

Protocol is the set of rules and standards that any two entities use for communication.

Question 19

Where do today’s computers store almost all motherboard configuration data?

Answer 19

CMOS RAM

CMOS RAM is where most motherboard configuration data is stored. While it is stored in RAM storage, the CMOS battery ensures the computer does not lose its memory due to power loss.

Question 20

The PCI Express Version 4.0 can provide up to what amount of throughput with 16 lanes for data?

Answer 20

32 GB/sec

PCI Express Version 4.0 is limited up to 32 GB/sec throughput speed.