Computer Basics - Inside a Computer

What is the main circuit board of a computer called?

• Motherboard

• CPU

• RAM

• Hard drive

Which component of a computer is considered as the brain?

• Motherboard

• CPU

• RAM

• Hard drive

What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?

• Long-term storage

• Power supply

• Short-term memory

• Network communication

Where are software, documents, and files stored in a computer?

• Motherboard

• CPU

• RAM

• Hard drive

What does the power supply unit in a computer do?

• Converts power from the wall outlet

• Stores short-term memory

• Controls video and audio

• Connects to USB ports

What type of card is responsible for what you see on the monitor?

• Video card

• Sound card

• Network card

• Bluetooth card

What type of card is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones?

• Video card

• Sound card

• Network card

• Bluetooth card

What type of card allows a computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet?

• Video card

• Sound card

• Network card

• Bluetooth card

What technology is commonly used in computers to communicate with wireless keyboards, mice, and printers?

• Video card

• Sound card

• Network card

• Bluetooth card

What is the purpose of expansion slots on a motherboard?

• To add various types of expansion cards

• To store long-term memory

• To control video and audio

• To connect to USB ports