30 Questions
What is the main function of a motherboard?
Holds and communicates between electronic components
Which component is NOT typically integrated into a motherboard?
Graphics card
What is another common name for a motherboard?
Main circuit board
Which of the following components is NOT found on a motherboard?
Power supply unit
In Apple computers, what is the equivalent of a motherboard known as?
Logic board
Which one of the following components is crucial for a motherboard to communicate with?
Central processing unit
What type of expansion slot offers faster data transfer rates than standard PCI slots?
PCIe slot
Which type of slot is specifically designed for graphics cards and offers faster data transfer rates than standard PCI slots?
AGP slot
Which interface is commonly used to connect storage devices like hard disk drives (HDDs) to a computer's motherboard?
SATA
What does IDE stand for in the context of storage interfaces?
Integrated Drive Electronics
Which expansion slot type was specifically designed to add high-performance graphics cards to a computer system?
PCIe
What was the predecessor of the PCIe expansion slot that did not offer as fast data transfer rates?
AGP slot
What is the function of power connectors on a computer motherboard?
Supply electricity from the power supply unit to components
Which type of power connector is commonly found on computer motherboards and has 24 pins?
ATX Power Connector
What is the primary function of USB ports on a computer?
Enable connection of various devices like keyboards and printers
Which type of power connector is specifically designed to supply power to the CPU?
4-pin or 8-pin CPU Power Connector
In terms of data transfer speeds, which USB version is generally faster than USB 2.0?
USB 3.0
What is the purpose of Input/Output Ports like HDMI and Ethernet on a computer?
Transfer data between the devices and the computer
Which socket type is associated with Intel Sandy Bridge processors?
LGA 1155
What processor series is compatible with LGA 2066 socket?
Intel Skylake-X
In which socket can you find Intel Rocket Lake processors?
LGA 1200
How many RAM slots are often found in pairs?
Two
Which socket type is designed for AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors?
Socket AM5
What distinguishes RAM slots in a desktop from those in a laptop?
The location of the slots on the motherboard
What is a key feature of USB-C connector type?
Reversible plug orientation
Which type of ports are HDMI ports mainly used for connecting to computers?
Displays
What makes Display Port favorable over HDMI for certain applications?
Higher resolutions and refresh rates
Which type of cables can carry both audio and video signals according to the text?
HDMI cables
What do Ethernet ports provide for devices connected to wired networks?
High-speed network connectivity
What is the alternative name commonly used for Ethernet ports according to the text?
RJ-45 ports
Test your knowledge of computer hardware components with a focus on LGA (Land Grid Array) sockets and processors. Identify processor pin counts and match them with their corresponding LGA socket names like LGA 1156, LGA 1155, LGA 2011, and LGA 1150.
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