PC Architecture Questions...

[Little DeViL]

1. (a) What is meant by the ‘modular’ design of a computer?

(b) Why is it necessary for a ‘modular’ design in a computer?

2. Name five components found on the motherboard of a computer.

3. (a) What is the purpose of a ‘bridge’?
(b) What voltage does a motherboard need to function correctly?
(c) What voltage is supplied at a wall socket?

4. (a) What is the function of the system clock?
(b) List two typical clock speeds.
(c) What is ‘overclocking’?

5. (a) Which component on the motherboard is largely responsible for slowing the CPU down, and Why?
(b) How is cache memory used to overcome this problem?
(c) Describe two types of cache memory.

6. Briefly describe the difference between the ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) slots and the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slots which were on the motherboard.

7. Explain the difference between SIMMs, DIMMs and RIMMs.

8. What is the function of the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)?

9. How does an ATX motherboard differ from an AT motherboard?

10. Explain the difference between a PS/2 port and a USB port.

[I.M.O.G.]

I get the feeling this is your homework. This is very unethical. Your parents would undoubtedly frown upon this if they were aware. You won't learn if you don't teach yourself. That's the disclaimer, I'll let someone else spoon feed the answers.

[Little DeViL]

Im actually at boarding school... I was seeing if sum1 would be helpful, seeing that this is a forum about computers... looks like it doesnt life up2 the rep my friend sayz... no matter... i still think this place is cool *waits for sum1 to help out with the questions*

[stool]

What reputation? Do some reading here;

http://www.pcguide.com/index.htm

and you should get the answers for your homework.

[{PMS}fishy]

Even if we did give you the answers they might be wrong.

For example, wall voltages vary around the would. Japan uses 100v, USA/Canada uses 120v, Europe/Asia use between 200-240v.

Maybe you should consult your reading, so you put the correct apporiate answers.

[Little DeViL]

Those sort of answers, i can find out quite easy... its the others...