Computer Components Quiz: PSU and Motherboard

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What does the Power Supply Unit do for a computer?

  • Converts AC voltage to DC voltage (correct)
  • Manages the software applications
  • Provides internet connectivity
  • Processes data for the computer

Which component is considered the main hub that connects all other computer components?

  • Motherboard (correct)
  • Keyboard
  • Graphics Card
  • Hard Drive

What type of voltage is used by the components within a computer?

  • DC voltage (correct)
  • Variable voltage
  • AC voltage
  • Magnetic voltage

What function does the Power Supply Unit perform for the motherboard?

<p>Provides the necessary DC voltage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do all computer components connect in order to function together?

<p>Motherboard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main form of primary memory mentioned in the text?

<p>RAM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory is considered volatile according to the text?

<p>RAM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does more RAM impact a computer's speed?

<p>It improves the computer's speed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT fall under the category of primary memory?

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

In which type of memory does the CPU store data for quick access?

<p>RAM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of Solid State Drives (SSDs) over Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?

<p>Higher read/write speeds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic makes SSDs more durable than HDDs?

<p>Data storage on flash memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of SSDs compared to HDDs?

<p>Can wear out faster (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are SSDs considered to be costlier than HDDs?

<p>Data storage on flash memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage of SSDs is mentioned in the text that is not related to performance or durability?

<p>Low power usage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an expansion card do?

<p>Provides additional circuit boards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an expansion card?

<p>Network Interface Card (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of expansion cards in a computer system?

<p>Enhance the computer's capabilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for providing extra functionalities through additional circuit boards?

<p>Expansion Card (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do expansion cards contribute to a computer's performance?

<p>By enhancing existing functionalities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for temporarily storing data and instructions while a computer is running?

<p>Primary memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is primarily responsible for executing instructions and carrying out computations in a computer?

<p>CPU (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of a computer system is integral to distributing power to various components and ensuring they operate optimally?

<p>Power supply (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which components physically link various parts of a computer system, allowing communication and data transfer between them?

<p>Buses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component acts as the main circuit board in a computer, providing connectivity and communication between all internal components?

<p>Motherboard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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