220-1101 / 1102 Domain 3: Hardware

Which motherboard component manages communication between CPU, RAM, and PCIe devices?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. RAID 1
  2. b. Solid-state drive (SSD)
  3. c. Chipset (PCH)
  4. d. CPU heatsink and fan

Architectural breakdown & explanation

The chipset routes I/O and peripheral traffic.

Correct answer(s): c. Chipset (PCH)

Exam domain: Domain 3: Hardware (25% weight on the official guide).

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