26 Questions
The ______ is the main printed circuit board in an electronic device, the backbone that ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other
Motherboard
The CPU, or the Central Processing Unit, is the ______ of the computer and one of the most important chips in the computer
brain
The ______ is the device that supplies power to your personal computer
Power Supply Unit
The ______ is used to read or write data on a disc
Optical Disc Drive
The ______ is a memory that can be accessed more quickly than regular RAM
Cache
A computer is a machine that operates based on calculation, integration, differentiation, and ______ gates.
logic
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or ______.
data
Electronic – composes of Integrated circuits, resistors, transistors and other ______.
components
Data - is a collection of raw unprocessed facts, figures, and ______.
symbols
Super Computer - A supercomputer is a computer with a high level of performance as compared to a general-purpose ______.
computer
What is the main function of a computer?
Performing calculations and logic operations
Which type of computer is used for heavy computational or graphical tasks?
Workstation
What are the components that electronic devices are composed of?
Integrated circuits, resistors, and transistors
How is information different from data?
Information is meaningful and useful, while data is raw and unprocessed
What unit is commonly used to measure the performance of a supercomputer?
Floating-point operations per second (FLOPS)
What characteristic distinguishes a workstation from a general-purpose computer?
Specialized components for heavy tasks
Which component is considered the 'backbone' that ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other?
Motherboard
What is the main storage device used to store all data on the computer permanently?
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Which component is responsible for supplying power to your personal computer?
Power Supply Unit
What does the Central Processing Unit (CPU) perform?
Data manipulation and output generation
What is the purpose of the Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Connecting computers to a computer network
Which component performs arithmetic and logical operations on integer binary numbers?
Arithmetic Logic Unit
What helps in reducing the heat from the processor so it will not shutdown automatically?
CPU Fan and Heatsink
Which type of memory allows stored data to be accessed randomly?
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Which component is responsible for reading or writing data on a disc?
Optical Disc Drive
What is the portion in the motherboard which holds the CPU?
CPU Holder
Test your knowledge of computer hardware components with this quiz. Identify and understand the major hardware components such as motherboard, CPU, RAM, power supply, and video card.
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