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Chapter 7 - Motherboards
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1
____ is the smallest motherboard version in the ATX standard.
A)AT
B)FlexATX
C)microATX
D)LPX
2
____ is a variant of the microATX created by Intel.
A)AT
B)FlexATX
C)LPX
D)NLX
3
The maximum dimensions of a FlexATX motherboard are ____ inches.
A)9.6×9.6
B)9×7.5
C)9×7
D)9×5.6
4
Some____ chips on a motherboard handle the infrared connection.
A)Super I/O
B)RAM
C)Southbridge
D)Northbridge
5
Intel-based motherboards use the term ____ hub instead of Northbridge.
A)star
B)memory
C)I/O controller
D)memory controller
6
____ are the lights that have positive and negative sides.
A)Power buttons
B)Reset buttons
C)LEDs
D)Chips
7
The function of each LED wire is usually printed on the ____.
A)monitor
B)switch
C)connector
D)LED
8
Electrical surges and ESD can cause ____ failure.
A)component
B)RAM
C)catastrophic
D)connection
9
A(n) ____ symptom is the most difficult symptom to diagnose.
A)RAM
B)catastrophic
C)ethereal
D)component
10
A brand new system failing due to manufacturing defects and any system failing due to a shock of electrostatic discharge is often called a ____ failure.
A)burn-out
B)burn-in
C)ESD
D)system
11
What type of failure results in the PC failing to boot?
A)Burn-in failure
B)Catastrophic failure
C)Component failure
D)Ethereal failure
12
The ____ type of motherboard has a large keyboard and a split P8/P9 style of power socket.
A)NLX
B)WTX
C)AT
D)ATX
13
The main problem with form factors such as LPX and NLX was their ____.
A)big size
B)incompatibility
C)inflexibility
D)low speed
14
The only dedicated connector on an AT motherboard is the ____ plug.
A)printer
B)sound
C)keyboard
D)monitor
15
____ makes the chipset for AMD Athlon 64 processors.
A)NVIDIA
B)AMD
C)SiS
D)Intel
16
The _______ determines the type of processor and RAM required for a motherboard.
A)chipset
B)cache
C)CPU
D)form factor
17
Popular motherboard manufacturers include all of the following EXCEPT ____.
A)Abit
B)Biostar
C)Gigabyte
D)Northbridge
18
What type of failure usually happens within the first 30 days of use?
A)Burn-in failure
B)Catastrophic failure
C)Component failure
D)ESD failure
19
ATX motherboards use a feature called ____ that allows software to turn the power on and off.
A)expended power supply
B)hibernate
C)soft power
D)standby
20
The LPX and NLX form factors provided an insertion slot for the ____ card.
A)bus
B)network
C)riser
D)installation
21
Shorter wires can easily handle double or quadruple the ____ speed of the motherboard.
A)connection
B)RAM
C)clock
D)performance
22
Many motherboards use a simple connector called a ____ to make some physical ports accessible from the front of the case.
A)port
B)cable
C)dongle
D)connector
23
What determines the type of case a motherboard needs and provides maximum expansion slot limit?
A)Chipset
B)Component
C)Expansion slot
D)Form factor
24
What provides support to USB and FireWire on computers?
A)The case
B)The chipset
C)The motherboard
D)The power supply
25
The motherboard mounts to the case via small connectors called ____.
A)fire wires
B)LEDs
C)nylon bolts
D)standouts





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