Computer System Components Quiz

What is the main purpose of a CPU?

• To execute instructions of a computer program

• To store data

• To provide power to the computer

• To manage data flow

What does the motherboard do?

• Holds and allows communication between components

• Stores data

• Generates graphics output

• Supplies electric power

What is RAM used for?

• To store working data and machine code

• To execute instructions

• To manage data flow

• To provide power

What is the function of a graphics card?

• Generates graphics output to a display device

• Stores data

• Supplies electric power

• Manages data flow

What does a power supply do?

• Supplies electric power to an electrical load

• Stores data

• Executes instructions

• Generates graphics output

What is an HDD?

• An electro-mechanical data storage device

• A solid-state storage device

• A type of graphics card

• A power supply

What is an SSD?

• A solid-state storage device

• An electro-mechanical data storage device

• A type of motherboard

• A power supply

What is the function of an optical disc drive?

• Reads and writes data to optical discs

• Stores data

• Generates graphics output

• Supplies electric power

What is a chipset?

• A set of electronic components managing data flow

• A type of power supply

• A solid-state storage device

• A graphics card

What is BIOS?

• Firmware providing runtime services

• A type of storage device

• A power supply

• A graphics card