Chapter 1 Motherboards, Processors and Memory-
Questions and Answers
Buffered Correct Ans-What kind of memory modules include registers between the system
s memory controller and the module s memory chips, registers that communicate in series
with the memory controller and in parallel with the memory chips, easing the electrical strain
on the memory controller?
ZIF Correct Ans-What type of socket ensures that even force is applied to the processor
when it is being installed in the socket?
POST Correct Ans-Which of the following is a process run by the BIOS at bootup?
SODIMM Correct Ans-What type of memory packaging is used chiefly in portable
computing devices?
TRUE Correct Ans-When you build a computer from parts, you usually start by deciding on
which processor and motherboard you will use.
Chipset Correct Ans-What is the term applied collectively to the Northbridge and
Southbridge?
press a key during the BIOS POST Correct Ans-Which of the following represents a method
for accessing the BIOS setup program?
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