Which of the following is NOT a basic component of security architecture?

The correct answer is A. Motherboard. In foundational computer and security architecture models (derived from the Von Neumann architecture), the three basic logical components are: the CPU (processing), storage devices (memory), and peripherals/I/O devices (input/output). The motherboard is the physical circuit…

Submitted by dimitri_ru· Apr 18, 2026Systems and Application Security

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AMotherboard
BCentral Processing Unit (CPU
CStorage Devices
DPeripherals (input/output devices)

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A
94% (32)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)

Explanation

In foundational computer and security architecture models (derived from the Von Neumann architecture), the three basic logical components are: the CPU (processing), storage devices (memory), and peripherals/I/O devices (input/output). The motherboard is the physical circuit board that interconnects these components but is not itself considered a distinct logical architectural component. Therefore, 'Motherboard' is NOT listed among the basic components of security architecture.

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