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?

    <p>Hard Drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Motherboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Handling visual output for the monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the chipset in a computer?

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

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

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

    What is the difference between SDRAM and DRAM?

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

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

    <p>Detect if data was correctly processed by the memory module</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of CMOS on a motherboard?

    <p>Stores BIOS settings like date, time, and configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Secure Boot in UEFI?

    <p>Stops any digital attacks during boot-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a computer network consist of?

    <p>Two or more computing devices that share and exchange information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Unicast' data transmission refers to:

    <p>1-to-1 data transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Duplex' mode of transmission allows:

    <p>Data transfer in both directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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