Built a PC Study Guide: Basic Components
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What is the function of the CPU in a computer system?

  • Renders data into pictures on the screen
  • Calculates and interprets instructions (correct)
  • Stores short-term data for the PC
  • Connects all devices and provides power
  • Which component is known as the 'brain of a PC'?

  • Central Processing Unit (correct)
  • RAM
  • Motherboard
  • Graphics Processing Unit
  • What is the main purpose of RAM in a computer system?

  • Store short-term data for the PC (correct)
  • Calculates and interprets instructions
  • Renders data into pictures on the screen
  • Connects all devices and provides power
  • Which component is responsible for rendering data into pictures on the screen?

    <p>Graphics Processing Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Connects all devices and provides power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component must be compliant with the motherboard for the computer system to function correctly?

    <p>Central Processing Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about power supply units is true?

    <p>They convert the power from the outlet into a form that can be used by the internal hardware components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of form factors in computer hardware?

    <p>To ensure compatibility between motherboards, cases, and power supplies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) is true?

    <p>HDDs are non-volatile data storage devices that maintain stored data when turned off.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of SSDs (Solid-State Drives) over traditional HDDs?

    <p>SSDs use flash-based memory, which is much faster than traditional mechanical hard disks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of memory is used in SSDs (Solid-State Drives) for data storage?

    <p>Flash-based memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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