18 Questions
Which hardware component is often referred to as the 'brain' of a computer system?
Central Processing Unit
What type of memory is permanently written and not erased when the computer is powered off?
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Which input device allows you to control the pointer on the screen?
Mouse
True or false: The central processing unit (CPU) is the 'brain' of the computer system.
True
True or false: The keyboard is an input device that allows you to enter data into the computer.
True
True or false: RAM is a type of non-volatile memory.
False
True or false: A scanner converts printed materials into a form that a computer can use?
True
True or false: Cloud storage stores data on the Internet through a cloud computing provider?
True
True or false: Data stored in RAM is permanently written and is not erased when the computer is powered off?
False
Which hardware component is responsible for processing data in a computer system?
Motherboard
Which type of memory is volatile and gets erased when the computer is powered off?
RAM
Which input device allows you to speak to the computer to enter data and instructions?
Microphone
An external drive is a type of ________ media
storage
The _________ is responsible for controlling the pointer on the screen
mouse
RAM is a type of _________ memory
volatile
Match the following computer hardware components with their descriptions:
Central Processing Unit = "Brain" 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
Match the following devices with their functions:
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
Match the following types of memory and storage with their characteristics:
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
Test your knowledge on computer hardware components with this quiz! Learn about the visible and tangible elements like the central processing unit (CPU), motherboard, system unit, and input devices such as the keyboard and mouse. See how well you can identify and understand these essential components of a computer.
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