PC Components Overview Quiz

What is the main purpose of the CPU in a computer?

• To display graphics

• To perform arithmetic and logic operations

• To store data permanently

• To connect to the internet

Which of the following is NOT considered a main component of a computer?

• RAM

• Monitor

• Motherboard

• CPU

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Access Memory

• Rapid Access Module

• Random Access Memory

• Readily Available Memory

Which company is mentioned as having recently outperformed the other in terms of CPU value?

• AMD

• Qualcomm

• NVIDIA

• Intel

What is the minimum number of CPU cores recommended for a responsive PC experience in 2021?

• 2 cores

• 8 cores

• 4 cores

• 6 cores

What is the function of Hyper-Threading in CPUs?

• Increases the number of physical cores

• Allows each core to perform multiple operations simultaneously

• Reduces power consumption

• Enhances graphics performance

What is the significance of the CPU's clock speed?

• It measures the CPU's temperature

• It determines the number of cores

• It indicates the speed of a single core

• It shows the CPU's power consumption

What happens to the data stored in RAM when the computer is turned off?

• It disappears

• It is transferred to the hard drive

• It is saved permanently

• It is compressed

Which type of storage is described as being persistent?

• CPU

• Cache

• SSD

• RAM

What is the difference between laptop RAM and desktop RAM?

• Laptop RAM is faster

• Laptop RAM has more capacity

• Desktop RAM is more expensive

• They are physically different and not interchangeable