Computer Parts Pre-Quiz

What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer?

• Storing data
• Distributing power and allowing communication between components
• Running the operating system
• Displaying images on the monitor

Which component is responsible for booting up the computer?

• CPU
• RAM
• BIOS
• GPU

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit
• Computer Processing Unit
• Control Processing Unit
• Circuit Processing Unit

What type of memory is RAM?

• Long-term storage
• Temporary storage used by programs
• External storage
• Secondary storage

Which of these is an example of a solid-state storage device?

• Hard drive
• SSD
• RAM
• GPU

What is the main function of the graphics processing unit (GPU)?

• Processing data
• Handling communication between components
• Speeding up the creation of images
• Booting up the computer

Which component is often referred to as the "brains" of the computer?

• BIOS
• CPU
• GPU
• Motherboard

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Access Memory
• Read-Only Memory
• Rapid Access Memory
• Remote Access Memory

What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?

• To connect the computer to a network
• To increase image quality
• To boost processing speed
• To cool the computer

How is a solid-state drive (SSD) different from a hard drive (HDD)?

• SSD uses rotating disks
• SSD has no moving parts
• SSD is slower than HDD
• SSD is used for long-term storage