HardwareQuestion 4 of 100
What does the motherboard primarily provide in a computer?
a.Long-term file storage for the operating system
b.The main cooling for the CPU and GPU
c.Backup power during outages
d.A central circuit board connecting and allowing communication between components
Explanation
The motherboard is the main printed circuit board that ties together the CPU, RAM, storage, and expansion cards. It provides the buses and connectors that let these parts communicate. Nearly every internal component plugs into or connects through the motherboard.
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