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Computer Engineering Motherboard
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Instructions:
Answer 33 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on
RAM
NLX
what is the three types of memory for a MB
what does flashing a bios mean?
2. On a motherboard - the type and location of components - as well as the size of the board itself. (1)
BIOS
AMR
Northbridge
Form Factor
3. Audio modem riser
CMOS
AMR
I/O devices
what does flashing a bios mean?
4. A miniature circuit board used in newer computers to hold memory. called Dual Line Memory modulo
DIMM
Micro ATX
I/O devices
controllers
5. It is the smaller version of an ATX. It can be used in an ATX case - but using lower wattage for heat production.
RAM
Micro ATX
UART
Zif...
6. INPUT/OUTPUT STORAGE DEVICES: FLASH MEMORY - EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE.
I/O devices
Micro ATX
AT
Zif...
7. Communication network riser
HDD
PATA
Tracer
CNR
8. A motherboard that became the default standard for many businesses to copy with permission
Micro ATX
ATX
SATA
XT
9. It means updating it.
NLX
what does flashing a bios mean?
what is the three types of memory for a MB
DRAM
10. Memory modules (DIMMs) on the motherboard.
UART
DRAM
HDD
BIOS
11. Serial ATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a new standard for connecting hard drives into computer systems
Northbridge
HDD
controllers
SATA
12. A circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components.
AGP
Motherboard
I/O devices
DIMM
13. Smaller than the PATA bus allows better cool down
SATA
AT
PATA
CNR
14. Technology uses battery power to retain information even when the power to the computer is turned off.
CNR
DIMM
Southbridge
CMOS
15. Peripheral Component Interconnect
ATX
Tracer
controllers
PCI
16. A coded program that is executed when the computer system is first turned on the provides low- level access to the hard disk - video - and keyboard.
XT
Motherboard
controllers
BIOS
17. Component of the chipset that controls access to the RAM - videocard - and the speeds at which the CPU can communicate with them.
CPU
BTX
Northbridge
Motherboard
18. This is used to connect the mother board and the CPU together
Northbridge
SATA
AGP
Zif...
19. Microprocessors in a computer - it activates programs in a computer
Tracer
CPU
Northbridge
what does flashing a bios mean?
20. EEPROM - Chace - RAM
Sodder
Southbridge
what is the three types of memory for a MB
UART
21. Hard disk drives can be used for recording digital video images and can be built into the camera or attached to the outside of the camera - it is the primary memory unit
HDD
DRAM
Northbridge
AGP
22. Older form factor used for slimline desktop- style computers. Does NOT have expansion slots and uses a riser card instead of a system board. also known as daughterboard
SATA
NLX
Form Factor
PCI
23. Component of the chipset that allows the CPU to communicate with the hard drives - sound card - USB ports - and other I/O ports.
Sodder
Southbridge
SATA
SATA
24. A Expansion card - that allows better graphics
Sodder
AGP
AT
AMR
25. Used to connect pieces of the motherboard together with this wire
controllers
Sodder
AMR
Tracer
26. Parallel ATA interface also called also EIDE - IDE - and ATAPI. SATA is faster.
NLX
controllers
PATA
Buses
27. The latest form factor expected to replace ATX. It has higher quality fans - is designed for better air flow - and has improved structural support for the motherboard.
RAM
BTX
NLX
I/O devices
28. Contain circuits that all allows it to 'Talk' to the MB
Sodder
Zif...
Motherboard
controllers
29. Universal asynchronous receiver transmitter
UART
NLX
BIOS
CNR
30. Also called Advance technology - it was a motherboard that sent PC computers booming - this was created in 1983
CPU
HDD
I/O devices
AT
31. A tool used to permanently attach pieces of equipment to a motherboard
BTX
what does flashing a bios mean?
Sodder
what is the three types of memory for a MB
32. The most common form factor for PC systems presently in use. ATX motherboards and cases make better use of space and resources than did the AT form factor.
ATX
Buses
UART
SATA
33. This is when tracers work together
ATX
CPU
Buses
BIOS