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I need a definition quiz for the following words Mainframe, Millions of instructions Per Second, Service Unit, Minicomputer, Microcomputers, Supercomputer, FLOPS, TeraFLOPS, Smartphone, Tablet

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  • Q1
    What is the main function of a Motherboard?
    To store data permanently
    To serve as a central hub for connecting all hardware components
    To process all calculations in a computer
    To display images on a monitor
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?
    To carry out instructions and perform calculations
    To display images on a monitor
    To provide audio output
    To store data permanently
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of the Hard Disk in a computer?
    To display images on a monitor
    To provide audio output
    To carry out instructions and perform calculations
    To store and retrieve data
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?
    To process all calculations in a computer
    To temporarily store data that the CPU needs to access quickly
    To permanently store data
    To display images on a monitor
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of a Graphics Processor in a computer?
    To provide audio output
    To carry out instructions and perform calculations
    To store and retrieve data
    To handle and render visual graphics and images
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of a Sound Card in a computer?
    To store and retrieve data
    To temporarily store data that the CPU needs to access quickly
    To handle and render visual graphics and images
    To provide audio input and output capabilities
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of a Computer Case?
    To carry out instructions and perform calculations
    To display images on a monitor
    To provide audio output
    To house and protect the internal components of a computer
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the function of an ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) in a computer?
    To handle and render visual graphics and images
    To store and retrieve data
    To perform arithmetic and logical operations
    To provide audio output
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the function of a Solid State Disk (SSD) in a computer?
    To carry out instructions and perform calculations
    To display images on a monitor
    To provide audio output
    To store and retrieve data
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a Tablet?
    A small flat object used for writing and drawing.
    A digital watch with additional features.
    A portable computing device with a touchscreen display.
    A type of painkiller medication.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a Smartphone?
    A mobile phone that offers advanced computing capabilities.
    A landline telephone with enhanced sound quality.
    A device used to measure heart rate and blood pressure.
    A portable music player with wireless connectivity.
    30s
  • Q12
    What is a Sound Processor?
    A device that manipulates and enhances audio signals.
    A software for editing and mixing music tracks.
    A device used to measure sound intensity levels.
    A tool for converting sound into visual representations.
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the definition of ROM?
    Central Unit
    Random Access Memory
    Read Only Memory
    Hard Disk Drive
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the definition of CU?
    Video Card
    Random Access Memory
    Central Unit
    Control Unit
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the definition of Hardware?
    Internet connection
    Software programs
    Physical components of a computer system
    Data stored on a computer
    30s

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