Introduction to Motherboard Components

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Which component of the motherboard is responsible for synchronizing with other components?

  • SATA connector
  • Clock generator (correct)
  • Memory slots
  • CPU socket

What material are the thin narrow layers printed on the plastic sheet of the motherboard?

  • Aluminum
  • Zinc
  • Copper (correct)
  • Silicon

What is the function of the Nonvolatile memory (ROM) on the motherboard?

  • To hold the Boot program (correct)
  • To hold temporary data
  • To synchronize with components
  • To manage the application requirements

What is the purpose of the rear fan connector on the motherboard?

<p>To connect to the rear case fan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a motherboard?

<p>To manage all the connected components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motherboard was widely used in computers around 2005, including IBM and Apple products?

<p>ATX Motherboard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant improvement in the ATX motherboard compared to the earlier AT motherboard?

<p>Improved connector aspects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature makes upgrading components on laptops and smartphones challenging?

<p>Soldered components (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motherboard was in vogue in the 1980s and had larger physical dimensions, hindering new driver installation?

<p>AT Motherboard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What power connectors are used in AT motherboards?

<p>Sockets and six-pin plugs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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