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Motherboard Components: Expansion Slots and Storage Drives

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What is the main difference between single-sided and double-sided memory modules?

Single-sided modules have more RAM

Double-sided modules are used for adapter cards

Single-sided modules are used for cache memory

Double-sided modules have RAM on both sides of the module (correct)

What type of RAM is used as cache memory?

DDR-SDRAM

DRAM

SDRAM

SRAM (correct)

What is the primary function of adapter cards?

To connect multiple hard drives to a computer

To increase the memory capacity of the computer

To add controllers for specific devices or replace malfunctioning ports (correct)

To increase the speed of the processor

What type of expansion slot is commonly used for graphics cards?

AGP Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of pins in a DDR-SDRAM memory module?

184 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a RAID adapter?

To connect multiple hard drives to a computer to provide redundancy and improve performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?

To execute a sequence of stored instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of architecture used in most CPU sockets and processors today?

Pin Grid Array (PGA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a CPU socket on a motherboard?

To place a CPU in the motherboard Signup and view all the answers

Who are well-known manufacturers of CPUs?

Intel and AMD Signup and view all the answers

What mechanism is used to insert pins into a CPU socket?

Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the 'brain' of the computer?

CPU (Central Processing Unit) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an AGP expansion slot in a motherboard?

To connect video adapters Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the expansion slot that has replaced AGP as the primary slot for video adapters?

PCIe Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between traditional hard drives and SSDs?

SSDs use less energy than traditional hard drives Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the storage capacity of a hard drive?

Gigabytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a floppy drive?

To retrieve information from a media disk Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a motherboard expansion slot?

To install adapter cards Signup and view all the answers