COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HARDWARE

MOTHERBOARDS AND EXPANSION CARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the functions of motherboard?
A
Connects all the devices and components attached.
B
Prints the graphics
C
Provides connectors for other peripherals.
D
Saves the data into permanent storage.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A motherboard provides the electrical connections by which the other components of the system communicate. Unlike a backplane, it also contains the central processing unit and hosts other subsystems and devices.

Detailed explanation-2: -The motherboard provides and distributes power optimally. Computers require electricity to function. The motherboard has a power connector plug that connects the computer to a power source and converts it into a form of electrical power that the computer can use.

Detailed explanation-3: -PCI SLOT (Peripheral Component Interconnect) : PCI slots are used to Insert or install Add-on cards, such as LAN cards, Sound cards, Capture cards and TV tuner cards.

Detailed explanation-4: -There is a peripheral card slot in front of the motherboard using which video cards, sound cards, and other expansion cards can be connected to the motherboard. On the left side, motherboards carry a number of ports to connect the monitor, printer, mouse, keyboard, speaker, and network cables.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Motherboard It holds many of the crucial electronic components of the system, such as the central processing unit (CPU) and memory, and provides connectors for other peripherals. Unlike a backplane, a motherboard contains significant sub-systems such as the processor and other components.

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