Computer Hardware Basics MCQs

Which part of the computer is known as the "brain"?

• CPU Hard Drive

• CPU

• RAM

• GPU

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Programming Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Computer Power Unit

• Central Peripheral Unit

The temporary storage area of the computer is called:

• Hard Disk

• ROM

• RAM

• SSD

What is the function of the motherboard?

• Display images

• Connect all hardware components

• Store data

• Produce sound

Which component stores data permanently?

• RAM

• Cache

• Hard Drive

• Register

What does GPU stand for?

• General Processing Unit

• Graphics Processing Unit

• Graphical Power Unit

• General Power Utility

Which hardware device supplies power to the computer?

• PSU

• GPU

• CPU

• HDD

The full form of BIOS is:

• Basic Input Output System

• Binary Input Output Setup

• Basic Integrated Output System

• Base Information Operating Setup

Which type of memory is volatile?

• RAM

• ROM

• Flash Memory

• SSD

Which part of the CPU performs arithmetic operations?

• Control Unit

• ALU

• Memory Unit

• Register