Learning Objectives and Outcomes
This assignment addresses the learning objective “Describe the operation of the motherboard and different types of buses located on it.” The expected learning outcomes that will result from completing the assignment are:
You will be able to list the types of buses used within a personal computer.
You will be able to describe the operation of the motherboard in a personal computer.
Assignment Requirements
1. Watch Module 3 Motherboards and CPUs.
2. Write a summary of the information presented in the clip.
3. Create a bulleted list of the topics presented in the module.
4. Create a bulleted list of terms used in the module with their definitions.
5. Provide a summary of your thoughts on the information presented in the video clip, including what you learned from the presentation, what you may have found confusing, and where you might use the information.
Required Resources
The Student Portal (same place you access the E-book).
Submission Specifications
Submit the results of your work using the following specifications:
File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc /.docx)
Length: 1-2 pages
Font: Arial 10-point
Line Spacing: Double
Self-Assessment Checklist
The following checklist will help you prepare for the graded activity and/or assess the deliverable(s) as you prepare to submit them.
I have read Chapter 4 of the textbook.
I have watched the required Video Mentor video clips.
I have written the assignment submission document and spell-checked it.
I have followed the submission specifications.
In this video clip it explains about how you need to pick out a CPU or Motherboard when you are planning on building a computer. It then goes on and talks about the different form factors of motherboards that are used today which are the ATX, BTX, and the NLX. Finally, it talks about the busses that are built into the motherboard and the different types of expansion slots. Lists of Topics presented in