Q. The motherboard is the
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
circuit board that contains a CPU and other chips
Explanation:
The motherboard is the main circuit board in a computer that holds the CPU, memory, and other essential chips and connectors.
Other options:
- (B) the first chip accessed — refers to BIOS or firmware, not the motherboard.
- (C) same as the CPU chip — motherboard is a board; CPU is a chip on it.
- (D) circuit board that houses peripheral devices — peripherals connect to the motherboard but are not housed on it.
So, the right answer is: (A).
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The motherboard is the main circuit board in a computer that holds the CPU, memory, and other essential chips and connectors.
Other options:
- (B) the first chip accessed — refers to BIOS or firmware, not the motherboard.
- (C) same as the CPU chip — motherboard is a board; CPU is a chip on it.
- (D) circuit board that houses peripheral devices — peripherals connect to the motherboard but are not housed on it.
So, the right answer is: (A).