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Motherboards & Expansion Cards
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Computer Science
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09/05/2017

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Term
Chassis intrusion detection is an option that can be enabled/disabled in _____.
Definition
the BIOS setup utility (if it comes equipped with this feature)
Term
Coupled with a hardware sensor mounted inside the computer case, _____ can be used to check if the case was opened.
Definition
Chassis intrusion detection
Term
If the case was opened, the chassis intrusion detection will display a notification alert during _____.
Definition
next boot
Term
A standardized specification of a motherboard is known as its architecture.
Definition
False
Term
A standardized specification of a motherboard is known as its blueprint.
Definition
False
Term
A standardized specification of a motherboard is known as its form factor.
Definition
True
Term
True of false?

The following is the most common motherboard type used in desktop PCs:

ITX
Definition
False
Term
True of false?

The following is the most common motherboard type used in desktop PCs:

LPX
Definition
False
Term
True of false?

The following is the most common motherboard type used in desktop PCs:

ATX
Definition
True
Term
True of false?

The following is the most common motherboard type used in desktop PCs:

NLX
Definition
False
Term
Which of the answers listed below refers to a VIA-proprietary low-power consumption SFF type motherboard known for industrial and embedded PC applications?

a. NLX
b. Mini-ITX
c. ATX
d. LPX
e. Mini-ATX
Definition
b. Mini-ITX
Term
What does LPX stand for?
Definition
Low Profile Extended
Term
What does NLX stand for?
Definition
New Low profile eXtended
Term
What two form factors are know for the usage of a riser card (daughterboard) inserted into a slot near the edge of the board?
Definition
LPX and NLX
Term
What is the main advantage of the form factors which allow expansion cards to plug into a riser card?
Definition
saves space
Term
True of false?

A parallel bus transmits data across multiple wires.
Definition
True
Term
True of false?

A serial bus transmits data across multiple wires.
Definition
False
Term
A serial bus transmits data sequentially one bit at a time over a single communication channel
Definition
True
Term
A parallel bus transmits data sequentially one bit at a time over a single communication channel
Definition
False
Term
In computer architecture, a _____ refers to the communication paths used to connect computer components and transfer data between them.
Definition
bus
Term
What does PCI stand for?
Definition
Peripheral Component Interconnect
Term
True of false?

PCI is an example of a parallel expansion bus used for attaching hardware devices to the motherboard inside the computer case.
Definition
True
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of conventional PCI:

Serial interface
Definition
false
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of conventional PCI:

32-bit bus width
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of conventional PCI:

Maximum throughput of up to 1064 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of conventional PCI:

64-bit bus width
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of conventional PCI:

Parallel interface
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of conventional PCI:

Maximum throughput of up to 533 MB/s
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

PCI-X is an advanced version of PCI which:

Doubles the bandwidth of PCI
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

PCI-X is an advanced version of PCI which:

Provides much faster data transfer rates in comparison to PCI
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

PCI-X is an advanced version of PCI which:

Offers backward compatibility with PCI devices
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

PCI-X is an advanced version of PCI which:

Supersedes all previous standards, including PCIe
Definition
false
Term
True or false?

PCI-X is an advanced version of PCI which:

Didn't get much of a market success due to the development and widespread adoption of the PCIe standard
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

PCI-X is an advanced version of PCI which:

Was intended for devices with higher bandwidth requirements such as servers and high-end workstations
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of the PCI-X standard:

32-bit bus width
Definition
false
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of the PCI-X standard:

Parallel interface
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of the PCI-X standard:

Maximum throughput of up to 1064 MB/s
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of the PCI-X standard:

64-bit bus width
Definition
true
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of the PCI-X standard:

Maximum throughput of up to 533 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True or false?

The following is a characteristic feature of the PCI-X standard:

Serial interface
Definition
false
Term
Which expansion bus type relies on serial communication?
Definition
PCIe
Term
What does PCIe stand for?
Definition
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
Term
What does PCI-X stand for?
Definition
Peripheral Component Interconnect eXtended
Term
170 x 170 mm motherboard
Definition
Mini-ITX
Term
120 x 120 mm motherboard
Definition
Nano-ITX
Term
100 x 720 mm motherboard
Definition
Pico-ITX
Term
60 x 60 mm motherboard
Definition
Mobile-ITX
Term
300 × 229 mm motherboard
Definition
LPX (typically)
Term
from 25.4 × 20.3 to 34.5 × 22.9 cm motherboard
Definition
NLX
Term
What does ATX stand for?
Definition
Advanced Technology eXtended
Term
305 × 244 mm motherboard
Definition
ATX
Term
244 × 244 mm motherboard
Definition
microATX
Term
150 × 150 mm motherboard
Definition
Mini-ATX
Term
A PGA slot can be used for the installation of dedicated graphics controllers.
Definition
False (PGA, or Pin Grid Array, refers to the set of pins under a processor chip)
Term
An AGP slot can be used for the installation of dedicated graphics controllers.
Definition
True
Term
A CNR slot can be used for the installation of dedicated graphics controllers.
Definition
False (CNR, or Communications and networking riser, is used for networking, audio, and telephony equipment)
Term
An ATX connector is a motherboard slot that enables the installation of dedicated graphics controllers.
Definition
False (ATX connector refers to the 20 or 24 pin power connector which plugs directly into an ATX motherboard)
Term
A PCIe slot can be used for the installation of dedicated graphics controllers.
Definition
True
Term
True of false:

PCIe is a high-speed, serial expansion bus designed as a replacement for:

PCI
Definition
true
Term
True of false:

PCIe is a high-speed, serial expansion bus designed as a replacement for:

SATA
Definition
false
Term
True of false:

PCIe is a high-speed, serial expansion bus designed as a replacement for:

USB
Definition
false
Term
True of false:

PCIe is a high-speed, serial expansion bus designed as a replacement for:

PCI-X
Definition
true
Term
True of false:

PCIe is a high-speed, serial expansion bus designed as a replacement for:

AGP
Definition
true
Term
What does AGP stand for?
Definition
accelerated graphics port
Term
In PCIe architecture, a single full-duplex point-to-point serial communication path is known as lane.
Definition
true
Term
In PCIe architecture, a single full-duplex point-to-point serial communication path is known as a data rail.
Definition
false
Term
True of false?

In PCIe architecture, a single full-duplex point-to-point serial communication path is known as a dual channel.
Definition
false
Term
In PCIe architecture, a single full-duplex point-to-point serial communication path is known as a duplexing assembly.
Definition
false
Term
True of false?

The PCIe labeling (×1, ×4, ×8, ×12, ×16 and ×32) refers to the number of communication links (lanes) available in different versions of the PCIe interface. The base value (x1) relates to the speed of a single lane expressed in MB/s. The multiplier (x) allows for easy calculation of the maximum throughput of the entire interface for a given PCIe variant.
Definition
true
Term
True of false?

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v1.x link is:

125 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false?

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v1.x link is:

250 MB/s
Definition
true
Term
True of false?

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v1.x link is:

500 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false?

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v1.x link is:

985 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false?

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v1.x link is:

1969 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false?

A single-lane PCIe v2.x link offers maximum throughput of up to:

125 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false?

A single-lane PCIe v2.x link offers maximum throughput of up to:

250 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false?

A single-lane PCIe v2.x link offers maximum throughput of up to:

500 MB/s
Definition
true
Term
True of false?

A single-lane (x1) PCIe v2.x link offers maximum throughput of up to:

985 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false?

A single-lane PCIe v2.x link offers maximum throughput of up to:

1969 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false:

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v3.x link is:

125 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false:

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v3.x link is:

250 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false:

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v3.x link is:

500 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
True of false:

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v3.x link is:

985 MB/s
Definition
true
Term
True of false:

the speed of a single-lane PCIe v3.x link is:

1969 MB/s
Definition
false
Term
A type of PCI slot for expansion cards installed in laptops characterized by a much smaller form factor when compared to its desktop counterpart is called:
Definition
miniPCI
Term
[image]
Definition
PCIe x16
Term
[image]
Definition
PCI
Term
[image]
Definition
PCI-X
Term
[image]
Definition
AGP
Term
A single PCIe lane consists of a single wire.
Definition
False
Term
A single PCIe lane consists of two pairs of wires.
Definition
True
Term
A single PCIe lane consists of a pairs of wires.
Definition
False
Term
A single PCIe lane is full-duplex system.
Definition
True
Term
A single PCIe lane is half-duplex system.
Definition
False
Term
In a single PCIe lane, one pair of paths is used for transmitting data and the other pair is for receiving data.
Definition
True
Term
In a pair of PCIe lanes, one lane is used for transmitting data and the other lane is for receiving data.
Definition
False
Term
[image]
Definition
PCI slot
Term
[image]
Definition
PCIe x16 slot
Term
[image]
Definition
PCIe x4 slot
Term
[image]
Definition
PCIe x1 slot
Term
What company developed the line of ITX motherboard form factors?
Definition
VIA Technologies
Term
What company developed the line of ATX motherboard form factors?
Definition
Intel
Term
What does SFF stand for?
Definition
Small form factor
Term
What does CNR stand for?
Definition
Communications and networking riser
Term
PGA is type of CPU socket feature.
Definition
True
Term
TPM is type of CPU socket feature.
Definition
False

(TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a microcontroller for encryption)
Term
LGA is type of CPU socket feature.
Definition
True
Term
FRU is type of CPU socket feature.
Definition
False

(FRU, or field-replaceable unit, refers to a computer part which can be replaced by a technician, without having to send the entire system to a repair facility)
Term
ZIF is type of CPU socket feature.
Definition
True
Term
PGA2 is type of CPU socket feature.
Definition
True
Term
What does LGA stand for?
Definition
land grid array
Term
What is the main difference between PGA and LGA processor sockets?
Definition
PGA has pins on the CPU, LGA has pins on the motherboard.
Term
What does ZIF stand for?
Definition
Zero insertion force
Term
What type of connection requires very little force for insertion?
Definition
ZIF
Term
Primary storage modules can be added to the motherboard through RAM slots.
Definition
True
Term
PATA is a slot type which allows for adding primary storage modules to the motherboard.
Definition
False
Term
Which bridge connects the CPU?
Definition
northbridge
Term
Which bridge connects the RAM?
Definition
northbridge
Term
The integrated circuit type that defines the core functionality and capabilities of a motherboard is called the chipset.
Definition
True
Term
The integrated circuit type that defines the core functionality and capabilities of a motherboard is called the architecture.
Definition
False
Term
The integrated circuit type that defines the core functionality and capabilities of a motherboard is called the form factor.
Definition
False
Term
Which bridge connects PCIe?
Definition
northbridge
Term
Which bridge connects input devices?
Definition
southbridge
Term
Which bridge connects hard drives?
Definition
southbridge
Term
Which bridge connects PCI?
Definition
southbridge
Term
[image]
Definition
Mini PCI
Term
[image]
Definition

PCI Express Mini Card (Mini PCIe)

Term
[image]
Definition
Mini PCIe
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