Computer Hardware Components Lecture

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What is the function of the system board or motherboard in a computer system?

  • Provides power to all the computer components
  • Processes and stores data for the computer system
  • Controls communication for the entire computer system (correct)
  • Manages the user interface for the computer system

Which electronic components are housed in the system unit of a computer?

  • External hard drive and USB devices
  • Printer and scanner
  • Monitor and keyboard
  • Microprocessor and memory (correct)

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

  • Manages the internet connectivity for the computer system
  • Provides display output for the computer system
  • Controls the operations of all other components (correct)
  • Regulates the temperature of the computer components

Which device is considered as the most popular handheld computer?

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

What is the function of the data path (Bus) in a computer system?

<p>Allows various components to communicate efficiently with one another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of device drivers in a computer system?

<p>To provide a software interface for the operating system and computer apps to access hardware functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in system software?

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

What is the main function of an operating system in a computer?

<p>Manages computer resources such as memory, processing, and storage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for starting or restarting a computer system?

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

Which component of system software is responsible for protecting the computer from viruses and performing important maintenance tasks?

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

What is the primary function of device drivers in a computer system?

<p>To offer a software interface for the OS and computer apps to access hardware functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of system software is responsible for coordinating memory, processing, storage, printers, and monitors?

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

What is the term for running more than one program at the same time on a computer?

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

What is the term for the process of starting or restarting a computer system?

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

Which component of system software provides a software interface that allows the OS and other computer apps to access hardware functions?

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

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