Computer Hardware Basics
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What is the primary function of the physical components of a computer?

  • To execute software instructions
  • To provide the physical infrastructure necessary to run the system (correct)
  • To provide instructions to the computer
  • To act as the 'soul' of the computer

What is the primary function of the BIOS/UEFI chip on a motherboard?

  • To connect peripherals to the motherboard
  • To provide power to the CPU
  • To initialize the hardware during the booting process (correct)
  • To manage the RAM slots

What is the role of the motherboard in a computer system?

  • To tie all the computer's components together, allowing them to communicate (correct)
  • To provide power to the system
  • To store data temporarily
  • To execute software instructions

Which type of port is often used for connecting graphics cards, sound cards, or networking cards?

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

What is the primary purpose of the RAM slots on a motherboard?

<p>To insert memory (RAM) modules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between hardware and software in a computer system?

<p>Hardware is the 'body' of the computer, while software is the 'soul' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of CPU architecture?

<p>AMD's AM4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the CPU Socket on a motherboard?

<p>To insert the central processing unit (CPU) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the bus on a motherboard?

<p>To transfer data between parts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Input/Output (I/O) Panel on a motherboard?

<p>To contain ports for external connections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate analogy for the relationship between hardware and software in a computer system?

<p>Hardware is the body, while software is the soul (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of slot is sometimes found on older motherboards?

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

What is the primary mechanism by which Solid State Drives (SSD) store data?

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

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Solid State Drives (SSD) compared to Hard Disk Drives (HDD)?

<p>SSDs are more expensive than HDDs per gigabyte (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Hybrid Drives (SSHD) over traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDD)?

<p>Faster access to frequently used data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would it be most beneficial to choose a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) over a Solid State Drive (SSD)?

<p>When storage capacity is the main concern (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Hard Disk Drives (HDD) that is not shared by Solid State Drives (SSD)?

<p>Presence of moving parts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of Solid State Drives (SSD) when it comes to operating system and application performance?

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

What is the primary benefit of having more RAM in a computer?

<p>Faster performance and ability to run multiple programs simultaneously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between DRAM and SRAM?

<p>DRAM is slower and more common, while SRAM is faster and more expensive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Hard Disk Drives (HDD) over Solid State Drives (SSD)?

<p>HDDs are more cost-effective and offer higher maximum capacity than SSDs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism used by Hard Disk Drives (HDD) to store data?

<p>Rotating magnetic disks and a read/write head to access data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major disadvantage of using Hard Disk Drives (HDD) compared to Solid State Drives (SSD)?

<p>HDDs are slower than SSDs, especially when booting up the OS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between storage devices and RAM?

<p>Storage devices are non-volatile, while RAM is volatile (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of having a GPU with its own CPU and memory?

<p>It can free up the CPU and RAM for other tasks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of VRAM in a GPU?

<p>To store data temporarily while it is being processed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have GPUs evolved over time?

<p>They have expanded to handle computational tasks beyond graphics rendering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a GPU?

<p>To accelerate the processing of images and videos (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a GPU and the CPU and RAM?

<p>The GPU can free up the CPU and RAM for other tasks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a combination of an SSD and an HDD in a computer?

<p>It allows for faster access to frequently used data and applications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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