Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   boot Windows and go to Control Panel
B)   set a motherboard jumper and start the computer
C)   press a key or combination of keys during the BIOS POST
D)   boot to the BIOS setup floppy diskE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 2

What two different passwords can be set to lock down a computer from unauthorized access?

Accepted Answer

A)   supervisor password
B)   e-mail password
C)   screen saver password
D)   user passwordE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Describe the function of the system clock.

Accepted Answer

The system clock or system timer,is dedi...

Question 4

Typically, PGA sockets give better contact than LGA sockets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What unit is used to measure the frequency of memory, FSB, and the processor?

Accepted Answer

A)   bps
B)   mph
C)   Hz
D)   MIPSE) A) and D)
F) B) and D) C

Question 6

A Mini PCIe slot can have how many pins?

Accepted Answer

A)   52 pins
B)   53 pins
C)   54 pins
D)   55 pinsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- installs in a PCI slot and provides another slot at a right angle

Accepted Answer

A)   chipset
B)   CMOS battery
C)   data bus
D)   Front Side Bus
E)   jumperF)  protocolG)  riser cardH)  system clockI)  virtualizationJ)  wait stateK) D) and G)
L) A) and J)

Question 8

Describe the PCI Express bus and contrast it with previous versions of the PCI bus.

Accepted Answer

PCI Express (PCIe) uses an altogether di...

Question 9

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- a set of components on the motherboard that work closely with the processor to control the memory, buses, and peripherals

Accepted Answer

A)   chipset
B)   CMOS battery
C)   data bus
D)   Front Side Bus
E)   jumperF)  protocolG)  riser cardH)  system clockI)  virtualizationJ)  wait stateK) B) and I)
L) A) and J)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   BIOS ROM
B)   CMOS RAM
C)   DIMM RAM
D)   Solid State DiskE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- two small posts or metal pins on the motherboard that are either open or closed

Accepted Answer

A)   chipset
B)   CMOS battery
C)   data bus
D)   Front Side Bus
E)   jumperF)  protocolG)  riser cardH)  system clockI)  virtualizationJ)  wait stateK) F) and H)
L) D) and J)

Question 12

What type of bus does PCI Express use?

Accepted Answer

A)   serial
B)   virtual
C)   parallel
D)   logicalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

What has occurred if you see the message "Chassis Intruded! System has halted." the next time you start your computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   the disk has failed
B)   Windows has not been activated
C)   the case has been opened
D)   the keyboard has been unpluggedE) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 14

What are the two different methods for partitioning hard drives?

Accepted Answer

A)   Extended Partitioning Scheme (EPS) 
B)   Master Boot Record (MBR) 
C)   Standard Partition Layout (SPL) 
D)   GUID Partition Table (GPT) E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

What is a device driver and what is the role of motherboard drivers when you update a motherboard or install a new motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Device drivers are small programs stored...

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   TPM chip
B)   CMOS RAM
C)   BIOS password
D)   Encrypted USB portE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- also called the host bus, this is a 64-bit bus that connects the north bridge to the processor

Accepted Answer

A)   chipset
B)   CMOS battery
C)   data bus
D)   Front Side Bus
E)   jumperF)  protocolG)  riser cardH)  system clockI)  virtualizationJ)  wait stateK) C) and F)
L) None of the above

Question 18

What socket type is soldered to the motherboard, along with the CPU?

Accepted Answer

A)   SPGA
B)   FCLGA
C)   BGA
D)   PGAE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- If disconnected, this component causes setup information in the CMOS to be lost.

Accepted Answer

A)   chipset
B)   CMOS battery
C)   data bus
D)   Front Side Bus
E)   jumperF)  protocolG)  riser cardH)  system clockI)  virtualizationJ)  wait stateK) D) and I)
L) C) and H)

Question 20

What AMD socket uses the Steamroller architecture, providing an integrated graphics controller in the processor?

Accepted Answer

A)   FM2+
B)   FM2
C)   FM1
D)   AM3+E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 3: All About Motherboards

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

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What two different passwords can be set to lock down a computer from unauthorized access?

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Describe the function of the system clock.

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Typically, PGA sockets give better contact than LGA sockets.

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What unit is used to measure the frequency of memory, FSB, and the processor?

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A Mini PCIe slot can have how many pins?

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. - installs in a PCI slot and provides another slot at a right angle

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Describe the PCI Express bus and contrast it with previous versions of the PCI bus.

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. - a set of components on the motherboard that work closely with the processor to control the memory, buses, and peripherals

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

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. - two small posts or metal pins on the motherboard that are either open or closed

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What type of bus does PCI Express use?

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What has occurred if you see the message "Chassis Intruded! System has halted." the next time you start your computer?

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What are the two different methods for partitioning hard drives?

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What is a device driver and what is the role of motherboard drivers when you update a motherboard or install a new motherboard?

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

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. - also called the host bus, this is a 64-bit bus that connects the north bridge to the processor

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What socket type is soldered to the motherboard, along with the CPU?

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. - If disconnected, this component causes setup information in the CMOS to be lost.

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What AMD socket uses the Steamroller architecture, providing an integrated graphics controller in the processor?

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