Computer Parts/Coding

What is the large circuit board called?

• CPU

• motherboard

• power supply

What is the name of the chip that is the brains of the computer?

• motherboard

• Central Processing Unit

• Random Access Memory

What is the name of the part that keeps the CPU cool?

• RAM

• motherboard

• heat sink

Random Access Memory is temporary. You cannot save files on it and information goes away when you turn off your computer.

• True

• False

What is the name of one place where files can be stored on your computer or is long-term storage?

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• Motherboard

Solid-state drives are more expensive and faster than regular hard drives.

• True

• False

Expansion slots allow you to add ________.

• hard drive

• CPU

• video card

The ________ allows electricity to go to your computer.

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• Expansion Slots

• Power Supply Unit

Digital storage uses the ________ system where everything is saved as '1's and '0's.

• binary

• hexadecimal

• RAM

A ________ is the smallest unit of storage.

• kilobyte

• bit

• Megabyte