Motherboards

You have just replaced a processor in a computer and now need to add a cooling mechanism. What should you use to attach the cooling system to the processor?

You are installing a new computer, and the user wants to use virtualization. Which two hardware components need to support virtual technology for this to work properly? (

Which computer component contains all the circuitry necessary for other components or devices to communicate with one another?

The spine of the computer is the system board, otherwise known as the motherboard. All other computer components plug into the motherboard. On the motherboard, you will find the CPU, underlying circuitry, expansion slots, video components, RAM slots, and various other chips.

A technician asks you how to get a computer's processor to run faster than it currently does. What is he trying to achieve?

You have just purchased a motherboard that has an LGA 1156 socket for an Intel Pentium processor. What type of memory modules will you most likely need for this motherboard?

Your Core i5 fan has a four-pin connector, but your motherboard only has a single three-pin header with the CPU_FAN label. Which of the following will be the easiest solution to get the necessary cooling for your CPU?

A client wants you to build a new PC for her, with a smaller case and lower power requirements. When selecting a motherboard, which form factor should you choose for a smaller size and lower power consumption?

You have just found out that a new BIOS upgrade exists for your computer, and you obtain a copy to install it. Which of the following is most helpful when flashing the BIOS on a desktop computer system?

You are installing a new video card into a PCIe slot. What is the combined total throughput of a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot?

A motherboard failed on a desktop PC with an Intel Core i7-8700K processor. When looking for a replacement motherboard, which CPU socket does it need to have?

You are replacing a motherboard in a computer that uses an AMD Ryzen 3 processor. Which CPU socket type do you need to ensure that the motherboard has?

You need to replace memory in a desktop PC and to go purchase RAM. When you are at the store, you need to find the appropriate type of memory. What memory chips would you find on a stick of PC3-16000?

You are training new technicians to install RAM and pointing out differences between packages. Which of the following are the numbers of pins that can be found on DIMM modules used in desktop motherboards? (Choose two.)

You are assembling a new computer and are looking at new cooling systems. Which of the following cooling systems requires the use of a pump?