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?

Provides the necessary DC voltage Signup and view all the answers

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

Motherboard Signup and view all the answers

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

RAM Signup and view all the answers

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

RAM Signup and view all the answers

How does more RAM impact a computer's speed?

It improves the computer's speed Signup and view all the answers

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

Hard Drive Signup and view all the answers

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

RAM Signup and view all the answers

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

Higher read/write speeds Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic makes SSDs more durable than HDDs?

Data storage on flash memory Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of SSDs compared to HDDs?

Can wear out faster Signup and view all the answers

Why are SSDs considered to be costlier than HDDs?

Data storage on flash memory Signup and view all the answers

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

Low power usage Signup and view all the answers

What does an expansion card do?

Provides additional circuit boards Signup and view all the answers

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

Network Interface Card Signup and view all the answers

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

Enhance the computer's capabilities Signup and view all the answers

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

Expansion Card Signup and view all the answers

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

By enhancing existing functionalities Signup and view all the answers

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

Primary memory Signup and view all the answers

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

CPU 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?

Power supply Signup and view all the answers

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

Buses 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?

Motherboard Signup and view all the answers

Computer Components Quiz: PSU and Motherboard

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Questions and Answers

What does the Power Supply Unit do for a computer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

How does more RAM impact a computer's speed?

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

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

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

Which characteristic makes SSDs more durable than HDDs?

What is a disadvantage of SSDs compared to HDDs?

Why are SSDs considered to be costlier than HDDs?

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

What does an expansion card do?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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