COMP QUIZ

• PCI slot:

  • Used to connect expansion cards like graphics cards, sound cards, and network cards
• Northbridge:

  • Connects the CPU to high-speed components such as RAM and graphics card
• Southbridge:

  • Connects lower-speed components like the hard drive, USB ports, and audio ports
• CMOS Backup Battery:

  • Powers the CMOS memory storing the computer's BIOS settings
• Audio Port:

  • Used to connect audio devices like headphones, speakers, or microphones
• Serial Port:

  • Used for serial communication, often to connect older devices like modems or serial mice
• Parallel Port:

  • Used for parallel communication, often to connect printers or other parallel devices
• CPU Fan:

  • Attached to the CPU heatsink to dissipate heat and keep the CPU cool
• CPU Socket:

  • Holds the CPU and allows it to connect to the rest of the system
• AGP Port:

  • Older type of expansion port for connecting graphics cards, now replaced by PCI Express
• DRAM Memory Slot:

  • Used to install RAM modules for quick data storage and access
• IDE Connector:

  • Used to connect IDE devices like hard drives or optical drives
• USB Port:

  • Standard interface for connecting peripherals like keyboards, mice, printers, and external storage devices
• Ethernet:

  • Used for high-speed data transfer in a local area network (LAN)
• 20-pin ATX Power Connector:

  • Provides power to the motherboard and other components
• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse:

  • Ports for connecting PS/2 keyboards and mice, mostly replaced by USB connections