Computer Components Quiz: Introduction to Networking

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What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

Storing data for quick access

Regulating power and providing electricity

Performing massive calculations and serving as the brain of the computer (correct)

Storing large amounts of data

Which component of the computer is responsible for regulating power and providing electricity?

RAM

Case

Motherboard

Power supply (correct)

What is the primary function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer?

Regulating power and providing electricity

Performing massive calculations

Storing large amounts of data

Storing data for quick access (correct)

Which component of the computer is responsible for storing large amounts of data with slow access?

Hard Drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the main communication hub between the components of a computer?

Motherboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the graphics card in a computer?

Handling visual output for the monitor Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the chipset in a computer?

Control data flow between the CPU, peripherals, bus slots, and memory Signup and view all the answers

What does the term '64- or 32-bit data path' refer to?

The number of bits of data transferred in 1 clock cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between SDRAM and DRAM?

SDRAM operates asynchronously with the system clock, while DRAM operates synchronously Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ECC (Error Correcting Code) in memory modules?

Detect if data was correctly processed by the memory module Signup and view all the answers

Which type of BIOS is more user-friendly and supports larger storage drives?

UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of CMOS on a motherboard?

Stores BIOS settings like date, time, and configuration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Secure Boot in UEFI?

Stops any digital attacks during boot-up Signup and view all the answers

What does a computer network consist of?

Two or more computing devices that share and exchange information Signup and view all the answers

'Unicast' data transmission refers to:

1-to-1 data transmission Signup and view all the answers

'Duplex' mode of transmission allows:

Data transfer in both directions Signup and view all the answers

Computer Components Quiz: Introduction to Networking

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