Motherboard and expansion Cards Flashcards
What is a motherboard?
A motherboard is the main printed circuit board in a computer that connects all components and peripherals.
True or False: The motherboard houses the CPU, RAM, and expansion slots.
True
What are expansion cards?
Expansion cards are circuit boards that can be inserted into expansion slots on a motherboard to add functionality to a computer.
Fill in the blank: The primary function of expansion cards is to enhance the __________ of a computer.
capabilities
Name one common type of expansion card.
Graphics card
What is the purpose of a graphics card?
A graphics card processes and renders images, videos, and animations for display.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an example of an expansion card? A) Sound card B) Motherboard C) Network card
B) Motherboard
What does a sound card do?
A sound card allows a computer to output audio and capture sound through microphones.
True or False: Expansion cards can only be used for video output.
False
What is a network interface card (NIC)?
A NIC is an expansion card that allows a computer to connect to a network.
Fill in the blank: Expansion cards are inserted into __________ on the motherboard.
expansion slots
What type of expansion card would you use to improve gaming performance?
Graphics card
Multiple Choice: Which expansion card is primarily used for connecting to Wi-Fi networks? A) Sound card B) Network card C) Graphics card
B) Network card
What is a RAID controller card used for?
A RAID controller card manages multiple hard drives to improve performance and data redundancy.
True or False: All expansion cards are universally compatible with any motherboard.
False
Name an expansion card that enhances storage capabilities.
RAID controller card
What is the role of a USB expansion card?
A USB expansion card adds additional USB ports to a computer.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the component responsible for executing instructions and processing data.
CPU
What does PCIe stand for?
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
Multiple Choice: Which slot type is commonly used for modern expansion cards? A) PCI B) PCIe C) ISA
B) PCIe
What type of expansion card would you use for video capture?
Video capture card
True or False: Expansion cards can be used to add new features or improve existing ones in a computer.
True
What is a common feature of sound cards?
They provide audio outputs and inputs for sound devices.
Fill in the blank: A motherboard connects the __________ and peripherals of a computer.
components
What is a common feature of expansion cards?
They often have their own dedicated processors and memory.
