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What is the primary function of the chassis in a physical computing system?

• To read and write data from optical disks

• To house and protect the components of the computer

• To perform arithmetic, logical, control, and input/output operations

• To connect different components via electrical pathways

Which of the following is NOT a function of the chassis?

• Aesthetics

• Noise reduction

• Data storage

• Cooling

What is an optical drive primarily used for?

• To house and protect the components of the computer

• To read and write data from optical disks

• To perform arithmetic, logical, control, and input/output operations

• To connect different components via electrical pathways

Which component is described as the electronic circuitry within a computer system that carries out instructions?

• Optical drive

• Chassis

• Central processing unit (CPU)

• Mainboard/motherboard

What does EMI stand for?

• Electromagnetic Interference

• Electronic Media Interface

• Electromagnetic Integration

• Electronic Memory Interference

Which of the following is a characteristic of the central processing unit (CPU)?

• It houses and protects the components of the computer

• It reads and writes data from optical disks

• It contains the buses that are the electrical pathways

• It can clock a clock (like a clock that you can hear ticking)

What is the purpose of the mainboard/motherboard in a computer system?

• To read and write data from optical disks

• To house and protect the components of the computer

• To connect different components via electrical pathways

• To perform arithmetic, logical, control, and input/output operations

Which of the following is a feature of a motherboard chipset?

• Determines the size of the power supply

• Determines the amount of RAM it can use

• Determines the type of cooling system

• Determines the type of monitor used

What is the primary function of a microprocessor?

• Controls electrical and mechanical functions

• Used for measuring, filtering, and compressing digital/analog signals

• Acts as the main processor in computers and smartphones

• Contains an internal controlling bus

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Random Access Memory (RAM)?

• It is fast and has a long life

• It has a high power consumption

• There is no need to refresh

• It is used for permanent storage