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Which of these sockets has pins and is paired with a CPU that does not have any pins?

A) ZIF

B) LGA

C) PGA

D) SECC

E) DIP

F) My motherboard has flair


The answer: B) LGA

The Land Grid Array socket has pins on the motherboard and flat contacts on the CPU package.

Want to know more? Watch “CPU Sockets.”

The connection between the CPU and the motherboard has transformed many times through the years. In this video, you’ll learn about some popular CPU socket configurations on both CPU chips and motherboards.