TestOut LabSim A+ Certification Practice Exam

What component is typically inserted into an AMR slot to provide sound capabilities?

1. Daughterboard

2. Memory module

3. Graphics card

4. Power supply

The correct answer is: Daughterboard

The component that is typically inserted into an AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot to provide sound capabilities is a daughterboard. AMR slots were designed specifically to accommodate low-cost audio and modem processing cards, allowing for additional functionalities without demanding significant board space or resources. Daughterboards are essentially small circuit boards that supplement the primary motherboard with additional features. In the case of AMR, a daughterboard responsible for audio processing would interface directly with the motherboard to enhance sound capabilities. This functionality allows for the incorporation of audio processing hardware that can be implemented more cost-effectively compared to integrating sound components directly onto the main motherboard. In contrast, memory modules are used for system memory, graphics cards handle video output, and power supplies provide power to the computer but do not connect for audio purposes in the context of an AMR slot. Thus, the identification of a daughterboard as the correct component reflects its role in augmenting audio capabilities via the AMR architecture.