You are replacing a failed processor in a customers computer

You are replacing a failed processor in a customer’s computer, and she’s asked that you upgrade her CPU to a more modern AMD Phenom II processor. You tell her that your ability to upgrade her CPU as she requests depends on whether or not her motherboard supports the requested processor. You open her PC and notice that the motherboard will not support an AMD Phenom II. Of the following, what does it lack? (Choose two.)

A. It lacks a Socket AM1 for the CPU.

B. It lacks a Socket AM2 for the CPU.

C. It lacks a Socket AM2+ for the CPU.

D. It lacks a Socket AM-Plus for the CPU.

Solution

Answer: B and C

AMD Phenom II processor is compatible with Socket AM2+.if users have AM2+ can easily upgrade to AMD Phenom II processor without changing the motherboard.

As AMD Phenom II processor requries Socket AM3+ for memory controller

Sockets AM2 and AM2+ both sockets userscan upgrade to ADM Phenom II without changing motherboard

So Option B and C