Unit 1 L01.2 Computer Components SW

The heart (and brains) of the computer is the..

• RAM
• ROM
• motherboard
• CPU

The ? sends electricity to all parts of the computer.

• power box
• video card
• RAM
• Fan

This type of component is almost exclusively manufactured by the two companies; Intel and AMD. Its design uses complex techniques like speculative execution and microcode

• the random number generator
• the graphics card
• the main processor
• the motherboard

What happens to data in Main Memory/RAM when we switch the power off?

• All data is lost
• All data is saved
• All data is backed up to the Hard Drive
• All data is saved to the Processor

What happens to data on our Hard Disk Drive when we turn the power off?

• All data is saved
• All data is lost
• All data is backed up to the Graphics Card
• All data is encrypted

The performance of which three components is most important in a Gaming computer?

• CPU, RAM, Graphics Card
• RAM, Hard Disk Drive, CPU
• Hard Disk Drive, BIOS, Monitor
• Motherboard, USB Socket,

The performance of which three components is most important for a Server?

• Processor, RAM, Hard Disk Drive
• Processor, Heatsink, Graphics Card
• Graphics Card, RAM, Processor
• Starter Motor, Carburettor, Timing Belt

What happens if you don't have enough RAM?

• Your computer will run out of Hard Drive Space
• You won't get much wool from your sheep
• Your computer will speed up
• Your computer will slow down because it has to load everything from the Hard Drive

What does the CPU do?

• provides electricity
• executes instructions
• stores programs
• stores data

Where are files stored on the computer?

• RAM
• ROM
• Optical Drive
• Hard Drive