Computer Hardware Components Quiz
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Which hardware component is often referred to as the 'brain' of a computer system?

  • Input Devices
  • Motherboard
  • Central Processing Unit (correct)
  • Storage Media
  • What type of memory is permanently written and not erased when the computer is powered off?

  • Read-Only Memory (ROM) (correct)
  • Hard Disk
  • Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • SD Cards
  • Which input device allows you to control the pointer on the screen?

  • Mouse (correct)
  • Keyboard
  • Computer Microphone
  • Scanner
  • True or false: The central processing unit (CPU) is the 'brain' of the computer system.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The keyboard is an input device that allows you to enter data into the computer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: RAM is a type of non-volatile memory.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A scanner converts printed materials into a form that a computer can use?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Cloud storage stores data on the Internet through a cloud computing provider?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Data stored in RAM is permanently written and is not erased when the computer is powered off?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component is responsible for processing data in a computer system?

    <p>Motherboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is volatile and gets erased when the computer is powered off?

    <p>RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which input device allows you to speak to the computer to enter data and instructions?

    <p>Microphone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An external drive is a type of ________ media

    <p>storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ is responsible for controlling the pointer on the screen

    <p>mouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    RAM is a type of _________ memory

    <p>volatile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following computer hardware components with their descriptions:

    <p>Central Processing Unit = &quot;Brain&quot; of the computer System Unit = Box-like case containing the computer’s electronic components Keyboard = Contains keys you press to enter data into your computer Mouse = Controls the pointer on the screen so that you can make selections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following devices with their functions:

    <p>Scanner = Converts printed materials, such as documents and pictures, into a form computer can use Digital Camera = You can take pictures and then transfer them to the computer or print them Web Camera = Allows you to capture videos and still photographs electronically Computer Microphone = Allows you to speak to the computer to enter data and instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of memory and storage with their characteristics:

    <p>RAM = Volatile memory that stores information on an integrated circuit used by the operating system, software, and hardware ROM = Non-volatile memory where data is permanently written and is not erased when you power off your computer Hard Disk = Permanent storage device Cloud Storage = Cloud computing model that stores data on the Internet through a cloud computing provider who manages and operates data storage as a service</p> Signup and view all the answers

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