CPU
Why is the CPU important?
It allows your computer to process and use data
Why is RAM important?
It is used for immediate data storage and retrieval
What are the 2 different types of BIOS\UEFI system setup utilities?
Graphical and Textual
What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer?
Connect all the computers components
What is the piece of hardware cools the computer?
Fans
What stores the data that the CPU actively uses?
What is RAM
What typically connects a CPU to RAM?
What is MCC? (Memory controller chip)
What does UEFI provide that BIOS doesn't?
A graphical interface for systems settings
What connector on a motherboard would most likely be used for connecting a graphics card?
PCIe x16
What is the most common output device?
Monitor
The communication between the CPU and the motherboard is called?
What is EDB? (External Data bus)
What is SDRAM stand for and what is the meaning?
Synchronized Dynamic RAM and is a type of RAM that is synchronized with the system bus allowing faster data transfers
What is the effect of clearing the CMOS memory on a computer system?
It resets the BIOS\UEFI to their factory settings
What video port is most common today?
HDMI/Display port
What a mass storage device?
SSD, HDD, USB thumb drive
What are the 2 different housing units on a mother board for CPUs?
What is LGA and PGA
What is DDR and its meaning?
Double Data Rate and it transfers data to the processor on a clock signal 2x per cycle
What does ROM chips being nonvolatile mean
Information is stored on ROM isn't erased when the computer is turned off
What does the term Form Factor refer to in the context of mother boards?
The physical size and shape of the mother boards
What is difference between hardware and software
Software is digital
Hardware is physical
What is it called when the CPU saves energy by running slower when demand is light?
What is throttling
How many pins on a DDR4 DIMMs?
What is 288
What is the most common way to access the BIOS\UEFI settings on a computer? (At least 2)
pressing F2, ESC,DEL or F12
What is the function of the CMOS battery on the motherboard?
To store the BIOS settings when the computer is powered off
What piece of hardware process' information and data?
CPU