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Module 1 - Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware

Quiz by Kwok Louie

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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of the motherboard in a personal computer?
    To connect and communicate between all the components
    To cool down the CPU
    To display images on the screen
    To provide power to the computer
    30s
  • Q2
    Which component of a personal computer is responsible for providing temporary, fast storage for data that is actively being used?
    GPU
    SSD
    Power supply
    RAM
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the main function of the CPU in a personal computer?
    Displaying graphics
    Connecting to the internet
    Storing data
    Processing data and instructions
    30s
  • Q4
    Which component of a personal computer is responsible for storing data and programs for future use?
    Hard drive
    Motherboard
    CPU
    RAM
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the acronym GPU stand for in relation to personal computer hardware?
    General Processing Unit
    Gaming Performance Unit
    Graphics Processing Unit
    Graphics Power Unit
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the function of the power supply unit in a personal computer?
    To process data and instructions
    To convert electricity from the outlet into usable power for the computer components
    To provide temporary storage for data
    To cool down the CPU
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of the SSD in a personal computer?
    To cool down the CPU
    To provide fast storage for data and improve system performance
    To connect and communicate between all the components
    To display images on the screen
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the function of the BIOS in a personal computer?
    To initialize hardware components during the boot process
    To process data and instructions
    To display images on the screen
    To provide power to the computer
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of the cooling system in a personal computer?
    To display images on the screen
    To provide power to the computer
    To prevent overheating of components
    To process data and instructions
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the function of the graphics card (GPU) in a personal computer?
    To store data for future use
    To provide power to the computer components
    To render images and videos on the computer screen
    To process data and instructions
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is an example of an input device?
    Keyboard
    Monitor
    Speaker
    Printer
    30s
  • Q12
    Which input device is used to move the cursor on a computer screen?
    Scanner
    Headphones
    Microphone
    Mouse
    30s
  • Q13
    Which input device is commonly used for drawing and graphic design work?
    Graphics tablet
    External hard drive
    Joystick
    Webcam
    30s
  • Q14
    Which input device is often used for capturing images and videos?
    Barcode scanner
    Webcam
    Flash drive
    Touchscreen
    30s
  • Q15
    Which input device is commonly used for scanning physical documents into a digital format?
    Smartwatch
    Printer
    Projector
    Scanner
    30s

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