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Parts of the Computer

Quiz by Praise Apata

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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of a motherboard?
    To connect all the other components of the computer
    To store data permanently
    To display images on the screen
    To input data into the computer
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of a hard drive?
    To process instructions
    To store data permanently
    To connect to the internet
    To create visual output
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of a CPU?
    To display images on the screen
    To connect to the internet
    To process instructions and perform calculations
    To store and retrieve data
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of RAM?
    To store data permanently
    To connect to the internet
    To store data temporarily for the CPU
    To display images on the screen
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of a power supply?
    To provide electrical power to the components of a computer
    To connect to the internet
    To display images on the screen
    To store data permanently
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of a mouse?
    To store and retrieve data
    To display images on the screen
    To process instructions
    To navigate and control the cursor on the screen
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of an operating system?
    To manage computer hardware and software resources
    To display images on the screen
    To process instructions
    To store and retrieve data
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the primary storage device in a computer system?
    Random access memory (RAM)
    Graphics processing unit (GPU)
    Hard disk drive
    Central processing unit (CPU)
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of the motherboard in a computer system?
    Rendering graphics and images
    Storing data permanently
    Performing calculations and executing instructions
    Connecting and coordinating all components
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of the random access memory (RAM) in a computer system?
    Performing calculations and executing instructions
    Storing data permanently
    Connecting and controlling all other components
    Temporary storage for active programs and data
    30s
  • Q11
    Which component is responsible for controlling all the other components in a computer system?
    Motherboard
    Monitor
    Power supply
    Keyboard
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the purpose of the graphics processing unit (GPU) in a computer system?
    Storing data permanently
    Connecting and controlling all other components
    Rendering graphics and images
    Performing calculations and executing instructions
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
    To carry out instructions and process data
    To store long-term data
    To display information on the screen
    To connect devices to the computer
    30s
  • Q14
    Which component of a computer is responsible for storing data and programs long-term?
    RAM
    Power Supply
    Motherboard
    Hard Drive
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the purpose of the BIOS in a computer?
    To initialize and manage hardware during startup
    To connect peripherals to the computer
    To display images on the screen
    To store long-term data
    30s

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