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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?

Graphics Processing Unit (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Connects all devices and provides power (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Central Processing Unit (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They convert the power from the outlet into a form that can be used by the internal hardware components. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of form factors in computer hardware?

To ensure compatibility between motherboards, cases, and power supplies. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

HDDs are non-volatile data storage devices that maintain stored data when turned off. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

SSDs use flash-based memory, which is much faster than traditional mechanical hard disks. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Flash-based memory (A) Signup and view all the answers

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