CompTIA ITF+ - IT Fundamentals Study Guide: FCO-U61 2023

CompTIA ITF+ - IT Fundamentals Study Guide: FCO-U61 2023motherboards, processors, and memory - correct answer What three components are considered the "trinity" of computers? Also known as the system board or mainboard. It is the most important component of the computer because it connects all the other components - consider it the nervous system of the computer. - correct answer What is a motherboard and what is its primary function? A conductive series of pathways laminated to a nonconductive substrate that line the bottom of the computer. The motherboard. - correct answer What is a printed circuit board? What is an example of one? At the bottom of the motherboard. - correct answer Where on the motherboard can you see all the conductive pathways? All other components. Some are physically attached directly to the board and aren't intended to be removed ex: CPU socket, RAM slots, expansion slots, and a variety of other chips. CPU and RAM get psychically attached to the motherboard Other devices, like hard drives and power supplies, are attached via their own connectors. - correct answer What components are attached to the PCB? How are they attached to the PCB and what are a few examples? Classification for the type of design for the motherboard. Form factors differ in size and configuration of components on the motherboard and have different power requirements. For example, AT and ATX are two form factors for motherboards. - correct answer What are form factors? How do they differ? What are two examples of Form Factors? It is important to know the types of motherboards your case supports before replacing one since it mounts to the system case. - correct answer What is important to know prior prior to replacing your motherboard and why is it important? They differ in size and configuration of the components on the motherboard. They also have different power requirements? - correct answer How do form factors differ?