Computer Components Quiz

What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

• Processes information and carries out commands

• Draws heat away from the processor

• Provides long term storage

• Connects to the wireless home network

What is the purpose of the heat sink in a computer?

• Draws heat away from the processor

• Processes information and carries out commands

• Connects to the wireless home network

• Provides long term storage

What is the function of the RAM in a computer?

• Provides long term storage

• Connects to the wireless home network

• Short term memory for performing calculations

• Processes information and carries out commands

What is the purpose of the hard drive in a computer?

• Short term memory for performing calculations

• Processes information and carries out commands

• Provides long term storage

• Draws heat away from the processor

What is the difference between magnetic platter hard drives and solid state drives?

• Magnetic platter hard drives are faster and more durable

• Solid state drives are slower and less durable

• Magnetic platter hard drives are more expensive

• Solid state drives are faster and more durable but also more expensive

What can be added to the expansion slots on a desktop computer's motherboard?

• Central processing unit

• Wireless card for connecting to the home network

• Video card for better graphics performance

• Built-in battery

What is the function of the power supply unit in a computer?

• Provides long term storage

• Draws heat away from the processor

• Processes information and carries out commands

• Takes power from the wall outlet and sends it to the components

What is the purpose of the built-in battery in a laptop?

• Short term memory for performing calculations

• Takes power from the wall outlet and sends it to the components

• Allows using the laptop anywhere

• Provides long term storage

What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?

• Processes information and carries out commands

• Contains important parts of the computer such as the CPU and RAM

• Provides long term storage

• Short term memory for performing calculations

What is the function of the expansion cards in a desktop computer?

• Provides long term storage

• Draws heat away from the processor

• Allows upgrading by adding video card or wireless card

• Processes information and carries out commands