 |  Internal Hardware Components 42 Flashcards |  Start |
 | What are the dimensions of an ATX motherboard form factor? |  Card: 1 / 42 |
| 12 inches × 9.6 inches | Card: 2 / 42 |
| True or False: Mini-ITX motherboards can fit in ATX cases. | Card: 3 / 42 |
| True. Mini-ITX boards fit in ATX cases, but ATX boards cannot fit in Mini-ITX cases. | Card: 4 / 42 |
| Which motherboard form factor is best for compact gaming builds with limited desk space? | Card: 5 / 42 |
| C) Mini-ITX | Card: 6 / 42 |
| How many pins does a DDR4 desktop RAM module have? | Card: 7 / 42 |
| 288 pins | Card: 8 / 42 |
| What happens when you mix RAM modules with different speeds? | Card: 9 / 42 |
| All modules run at the slowest module's speed | Card: 10 / 42 |
| True or False: DDR4 and DDR5 RAM modules are physically interchangeable. | Card: 11 / 42 |
| False. DDR4 and DDR5 have different notch positions and pin counts, making them physically incompatible. | Card: 12 / 42 |
| For dual-channel operation, RAM modules should typically be installed in slots _____ and _____. | Card: 13 / 42 |
| 2 and 4 | Card: 14 / 42 |
| Which CPU socket type uses pins on the motherboard instead of the CPU? | Card: 15 / 42 |
| B) LGA | Card: 16 / 42 |
| What is the recommended amount of thermal paste to apply on a CPU? | Card: 17 / 42 |
| Rice grain-sized amount or small pea-sized amount | Card: 18 / 42 |
| Why might a system shut down immediately after 30 seconds when CPU temperature reaches 90°C? | Card: 19 / 42 |
| CPU cooler not making proper contact or thermal paste missing/dried | Card: 20 / 42 |
| True or False: M.2 NVMe SSDs are always faster than M.2 SATA SSDs. | Card: 21 / 42 |
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| True. NVMe uses PCIe lanes (3500+ MB/s) while SATA is limited to ~550 MB/s. | Card: 22 / 42 |
| What does the 'M' in M.2 M key indicate? | Card: 23 / 42 |
| B) PCIe x4 support | Card: 24 / 42 |
| A 3.5-inch HDD is best used for _____ storage where speed is not critical. | Card: 25 / 42 |
| Bulk | Card: 26 / 42 |
| How much power can a single 8-pin PCIe connector deliver to a graphics card? | Card: 27 / 42 |
| 150 watts | Card: 28 / 42 |
| What is the main power connector for modern motherboards? | Card: 29 / 42 |
| 24-pin connector | Card: 30 / 42 |
| True or False: 80 PLUS Gold certification means 87% efficiency at 50% load. | Card: 31 / 42 |
| True | Card: 32 / 42 |
| Which PCIe slot is typically required for graphics cards? | Card: 33 / 42 |
| D) x16 | Card: 34 / 42 |
| What causes a computer to power on for 2 seconds then shut off repeatedly? | Card: 35 / 42 |
| Short circuit from extra motherboard standoffs or PSU failure | Card: 36 / 42 |
| When installing RAM, retention clips should automatically _____ into locked position with audible click. | Card: 37 / 42 |
| Snap | Card: 38 / 42 |
| A technician installs an M.2 NVMe drive but it's not detected. What should they check first regarding motherboard configuration? | Card: 39 / 42 |
| Check if M.2 slot supports NVMe and what SATA ports it disables | Card: 40 / 42 |
| True or False: Positive air pressure in a case reduces dust buildup more than negative pressure. | Card: 41 / 42 |
| True. More intake than exhaust fans creates positive pressure, reducing dust. | Card: 42 / 42 |
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