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220-801 · Question #682
220-801 Question #682: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: CPU. The Northbridge chip handles communication between the CPU and high-speed components, primarily the CPU interface itself and RAM, which require the fastest bus speeds on the motherboard.
Question
Which of the following computer components are located on the Northbridge? (Select TWO).
Options
- AHard drive
- BCPU
- CFan
- DRAM
- EAudio
Explanation
The Northbridge chip handles communication between the CPU and high-speed components, primarily the CPU interface itself and RAM, which require the fastest bus speeds on the motherboard.
Common mistakes.
- A. Hard drives connect to the Southbridge through interfaces like SATA or IDE, as they do not require the high-speed bus managed by the Northbridge.
- C. Fans are typically connected to fan headers on the motherboard and are not components managed by either the Northbridge or Southbridge chipsets.
- E. Audio is a lower-bandwidth peripheral that connects through the Southbridge, not the high-speed Northbridge.
Concept tested. Northbridge chipset component connections
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/hardware/design/dn614114(v=vs.85)
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