Question 1

Discuss why Intel currently dominates the chipset.

Accepted Answer

Currently,Intel dominates the chipset ma

Question 2

A(n)____ boot involves turning on the power with the on/off switch.

Accepted Answer

A) hard 
B) warm 
C) soft 
D) absolute 
A) hard 
B) warm 
C) soft 
D) absolute

Question 3

A ____ is the most complicated component in a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) video card 
B) sound card 
C) motherboard 
D) modem 
A) video card 
B) sound card 
C) motherboard 
D) modem

Question 4

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-The order in which the system tries to boot from certain devices

Accepted Answer

A) LGA775 or Socket T 
B) F2 or F1 
C) LGA1366 or Socket B 
D) Socket 423 
E) boot sequence
F)Socket 478
G)Del
H)LGA771 or Socket J
I)Ctrl+Alt+Enter 
A) LGA775 or Socket T 
B) F2 or F1 
C) LGA1366 or Socket B 
D) Socket 423 
E) boot sequence
F)Socket 478
G)Del
H)LGA771 or Socket J
I)Ctrl+Alt+Enter

Question 5

List the significant chipsets by AMD.

Accepted Answer

The AMD 7-series (AMD 790FX,790X,790GX,7

Question 6

If the startup password has been enabled and set in BIOS setup,the startup BIOS asks for the password during the ____________________ just before the BIOS begins searching for an OS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the startup password has been enabled...

Question 7

Many brand-name computer manufacturers,such as IBM,Dell,and Gateway,use the same standard setup screens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A motherboard ____________________ determines the size of the board and its features that make it compatible with power supplies,cases,processors,and expansion cards.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A motherboard ____________________ determines the size of...

Question 9

Beginning with the Intel i800 series of chipsets,a(n)____________________ is used to connect buses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Beginning with the Intel i800 series of...

Question 10

Describe the AMD Socket A.

Accepted Answer

Used by the Athlon,Sempron,and

Question 11

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Uses a dense micro PGA (mPGA)

Accepted Answer

A) LGA775 or Socket T 
B) F2 or F1 
C) LGA1366 or Socket B 
D) Socket 423 
E) boot sequence
F)Socket 478
G)Del
H)LGA771 or Socket J
I)Ctrl+Alt+Enter 
A) LGA775 or Socket T 
B) F2 or F1 
C) LGA1366 or Socket B 
D) Socket 423 
E) boot sequence
F)Socket 478
G)Del
H)LGA771 or Socket J
I)Ctrl+Alt+Enter

Question 12

With any installation,remember the importance of using a ground strap (ground bracelet)to ground yourself when working inside a computer case to protect components against ____.

Accepted Answer

A) EDS 
B) ESD 
C) NSD 
D) ASD 
A) EDS 
B) ESD 
C) NSD 
D) ASD

Question 13

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Has 1366 pins that touch pads on the processor

Accepted Answer

A) LGA775 or Socket T 
B) F2 or F1 
C) LGA1366 or Socket B 
D) Socket 423 
E) boot sequence
F)Socket 478
G)Del
H)LGA771 or Socket J
I)Ctrl+Alt+Enter 
A) LGA775 or Socket T 
B) F2 or F1 
C) LGA1366 or Socket B 
D) Socket 423 
E) boot sequence
F)Socket 478
G)Del
H)LGA771 or Socket J
I)Ctrl+Alt+Enter

Question 14

Sometimes documentation marks pin 1 as a ____ pin in the diagram,rather than round like the other pins.

Accepted Answer

A) triangle 
B) key 
C) post 
D) square 
A) triangle 
B) key 
C) post 
D) square

Question 15

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Has 775 lands or pads

Accepted Answer

A) LGA775 or Socket T 
B) F2 or F1 
C) LGA1366 or Socket B 
D) Socket 423 
E) boot sequence
F)Socket 478
G)Del
H)LGA771 or Socket J
I)Ctrl+Alt+Enter 
A) LGA775 or Socket T 
B) F2 or F1 
C) LGA1366 or Socket B 
D) Socket 423 
E) boot sequence
F)Socket 478
G)Del
H)LGA771 or Socket J
I)Ctrl+Alt+Enter

Question 16

For Windows XP,Ntldr is responsible for loading the OS,and is,therefore,called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) link loader program 
B) partition management program 
C) boot interface program 
D) boot loader program 
A) link loader program 
B) partition management program 
C) boot interface program 
D) boot loader program

Question 17

On the motherboard,the ____ controls power to the motherboard and must be connected for the PC to power up.

Accepted Answer

A) Reset 
B) Power SW 
C) Speaker 
D) Power P1 
A) Reset 
B) Power SW 
C) Speaker 
D) Power P1

Question 18

Some cases have ____,also called spacers,which are round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the case,so that components on the back of the motherboard do not touch the case.

Accepted Answer

A) picks 
B) clubs 
C) standoffs 
D) columns 
A) picks 
B) clubs 
C) standoffs 
D) columns

Question 19

Discuss setting password protection to BIOS setup and to the system.

Accepted Answer

Access to a computer can be controlled u

Question 20

The ____ menu in BIOS setup allows you to configure automatic power-saving features for your system,such as suspend mode or a sleep state.

Accepted Answer

A) power 
B) peripheral 
C) boot 
D) general 
A) power 
B) peripheral 
C) boot 
D) general

Exam 5: All About Motherboards

Discuss why Intel currently dominates the chipset.

A(n)____ boot involves turning on the power with the on/off switch.

A ____ is the most complicated component in a computer.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -The order in which the system tries to boot from certain devices

List the significant chipsets by AMD.

If the startup password has been enabled and set in BIOS setup,the startup BIOS asks for the password during the ____________________ just before the BIOS begins searching for an OS.

Many brand-name computer manufacturers,such as IBM,Dell,and Gateway,use the same standard setup screens.

A motherboard ____________________ determines the size of the board and its features that make it compatible with power supplies,cases,processors,and expansion cards.

Beginning with the Intel i800 series of chipsets,a(n)____________________ is used to connect buses.

Describe the AMD Socket A.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Uses a dense micro PGA (mPGA)

With any installation,remember the importance of using a ground strap (ground bracelet)to ground yourself when working inside a computer case to protect components against ____.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Has 1366 pins that touch pads on the processor

Sometimes documentation marks pin 1 as a ____ pin in the diagram,rather than round like the other pins.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Has 775 lands or pads

For Windows XP,Ntldr is responsible for loading the OS,and is,therefore,called the ____.

On the motherboard,the ____ controls power to the motherboard and must be connected for the PC to power up.

Some cases have ____,also called spacers,which are round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the case,so that components on the back of the motherboard do not touch the case.

Discuss setting password protection to BIOS setup and to the system.

The ____ menu in BIOS setup allows you to configure automatic power-saving features for your system,such as suspend mode or a sleep state.

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