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Computer Hardware

Quiz by Dwayne Abuel

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  • Q1
    Which component of a computer is responsible for performing calculations and executing instructions?
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
    Random Access Memory (RAM)
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    30s
  • Q2
    Which component of a computer stores data and programs even when the computer is turned off?
    Random Access Memory (RAM)
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    Solid State Drive (SSD)
    30s
  • Q3
    Which component of a computer is responsible for providing power to all other hardware components?
    Power Supply Unit (PSU)
    Motherboard
    Optical Drive
    Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
    30s
  • Q4
    What component of a computer allows you to see information on the screen?
    Monitor
    Mouse
    Printer
    Keyboard
    30s
  • Q5
    Which component of a computer is responsible for storing temporary data that can be quickly accessed by the CPU?
    Random Access Memory (RAM)
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    Solid State Drive (SSD)
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    30s
  • Q6
    Which component of a computer is responsible for controlling the flow of data between the CPU and other devices?
    Power Supply Unit (PSU)
    Solid State Drive (SSD)
    Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
    Motherboard
    30s
  • Q7
    Which component of a computer is responsible for reading and writing data to storage devices?
    Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
    Random Access Memory (RAM)
    Storage Controller
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    30s
  • Q8
    What type of computer hardware component is responsible for storing data in a non-volatile way?
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    Random Access Memory (RAM)
    Power Supply Unit (PSU)
    Solid State Drive (SSD)
    30s
  • Q9
    Which computer hardware component is responsible for providing a physical connection between the computer and external devices?
    Cooling Fan
    Input/Output (I/O) Ports
    Sound Card
    WiFi Adapter
    30s
  • Q10
    Which component of a computer processes and renders graphics for visual output?
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    Random Access Memory (RAM)
    Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
    30s
  • Q11
    Which component of a computer is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?
    Random Access Memory (RAM)
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    30s
  • Q12
    What component of a computer is used to store data permanently, even when the computer is powered off?
    Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    Random Access Memory (RAM)
    Solid State Drive (SSD)
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the function of a graphics card in a computer system?
    To provide temporary storage for running programs
    To process and render graphics for display on a monitor
    To regulate the flow of electricity in the computer
    To store files and data
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the purpose of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer?
    To process and render graphics for display on a monitor
    To regulate the flow of electricity in the computer
    To permanently store data even when the computer is turned off
    To temporarily store data and instructions that the CPU needs while the computer is powered on
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer?
    To generate power for the computer
    To cool down the computer components
    To provide the main circuit board that connects and allows communication between all components of the computer
    To store large amounts of data permanently
    30s

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