Question 1

What is a characteristic of a desktop computer?

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Not portable (fixed location)

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Portable and lightweight

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Highly portable and convenient

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Smaller and lighter than laptops

Question 2

Which device is known as the 'brain' of the computer?

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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Hard Disk Drive

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RAM

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Power Supply

Question 3

What type of computer is designed to be highly portable?

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Laptop Computer

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Server Computer

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Desktop Computer

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Tablet Computer

Question 4

Which component stores data permanently, even when the computer is off?

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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Power Supply

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RAM

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CPU

Question 5

What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?

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It connects and allows communication between components.

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It stores temporary data

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It provides power to the CPU

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It reads optical discs

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of tablet computers?

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Touchscreen replaces the need for a keyboard or mouse

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Not portable

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Larger storage capacity than laptops

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More powerful than desktops

Question 7

What type of memory is RAM considered to be?

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Temporary memory

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Permanent memory

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Cloud storage

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External memory

Question 8

Which component in a computer converts wall electricity into usable power?

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Power Supply

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Hard Disk Drive

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CD/DVD Drive

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Motherboard

Question 9

What is one common use of a laptop computer?

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Business meetings

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Reading e-books

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Watching movies

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Gaming

Question 10

What are expansion slots used for in a computer?

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To install extra cards for additional capabilities

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To connect external devices

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To store data permanently

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To provide power to the motherboard

Question 11

Which type of micro-computer is designed to stay in one place and is not portable?

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Desktop Computer

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Laptop Computer

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Tablet Computer

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Smartphone

Question 12

What is a primary characteristic of a laptop computer?

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Portable and lightweight

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Larger than desktops

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Not portable and heavy

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Requires external power at all times

Question 13

Which device is considered the 'brain' of the computer?

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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Motherboard

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Hard Disk Drive

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RAM

Question 14

What does RAM stand for?

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Random Access Memory

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Remote Access Memory

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Read Access Memory

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Rapid Access Memory

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of the tablet computer?

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Touchscreen interface

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Larger than a laptop

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Non-portable

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Requires external keyboard

Question 16

What is the main function of the motherboard?

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Connects all other components

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Stores data permanently

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Provides graphics capabilities

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Powers the computer

Question 17

Which device allows extra cards to be installed for enhanced capabilities?

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Expansion Slots

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CD/DVD Drive

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Power Supply

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Ports

Question 18

What does the hard disk drive (HDD) do?

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Stores files permanently

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Processes data temporarily

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Powers the system

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Connects devices

Question 19

Which type of micro-computer is typically more expensive for similar power compared to a desktop?

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Laptop Computer

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Smartphone

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Desktop Computer

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Tablet Computer

Question 20

What is the purpose of the power supply in a computer?

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Converts electricity for the computer

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Stores data

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Processes data

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Connects external devices

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