Computer Hardware: CPU and Memory (RAM)

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Match the following cooling methods with their primary function:

Heat Sink = Transfers heat away from components Fan = Dissipates heat by circulating air Liquid Cooling = Uses a coolant to absorb and transfer heat Thermal Paste = Improves heat transfer between components

Match the following types of RAM with their characteristic:

DDR4 = Lower power consumption and faster transfer rates DDR5 = Improved bandwidth and higher module density SDRAM = Synchronized with the system bus for faster speeds ECC RAM = Detects and corrects data errors

Match the following motherboard form factors with their typical use cases:

ATX = Standard desktop computers requiring multiple expansion slots Micro-ATX = Compact systems with fewer expansion possibilities Mini-ITX = Small form factor builds and home theater PCs E-ATX = High-end gaming and workstation systems

Match the following types of output devices with their primary function:

Monitor = Displays visual information Printer = Creates hard copies of documents Speakers = Produce audio output for multimedia Projector = Projects images onto a screen or surface Signup and view all the answers

Match the following storage devices with their technology:

HDD = Uses magnetic platters for data storage SSD = Uses flash memory for data storage NVMe SSD = Utilizes PCIe interface for faster speeds Optical Drive = Reads and writes data using lasers on discs Signup and view all the answers

Match the following CPU components with their function:

Control Unit = Fetches, decodes, and executes instructions Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) = Performs arithmetic and logical operations Registers = Provide fast access storage locations within the CPU Cache Memory = Stores frequently used data for quick access Signup and view all the answers

Match the following GPU components with their typical function:

CUDA Cores = Handle parallel processing tasks Tensor Cores = Accelerate machine learning operations Ray Tracing Cores = Simulate realistic lighting effects Memory Interface = Connects the GPU to its memory Signup and view all the answers

Match the following power supply certifications with their efficiency level:

80+ White = Minimum 80% efficiency at specified loads 80+ Bronze = 82% efficiency at 20% and 100% load, 85% at 50% load 80+ Gold = 87% efficiency at 20% and 100% load, 90% at 50% load 80+ Titanium = 90% efficiency at 20% and 100% load, 94% at 50% load Signup and view all the answers

Match the following input devices with their common usages:

Keyboard = Entering text and commands Mouse = Navigation and selection of elements Touchscreen = Direct interaction with the display Microphone = Audio input for voice recording and communication Signup and view all the answers

Match the following expansion cards with their typical functions:

Network Card = Enables connection to a network Sound Card = Improves audio quality and provides audio ports Video Capture Card = Captures video signal from external sources RAID Card = Manages multiple hard drives for redundancy or performance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of computer cases with their advantages:

Full Tower = Ample space for components and cooling Mid Tower = Balance of size and expandability Mini Tower = Compact size suitable for small desktops Small Form Factor (SFF) = Ultra-compact, space-saving design Signup and view all the answers

Match the following CPU terms with their descriptions:

Clock Speed = The rate at which a CPU executes instructions Core = An independent processing unit within a CPU Cache = Small memory used for faster data access TDP (Thermal Design Power) = The maximum amount of heat a CPU can generate Signup and view all the answers

Match the interface types with their associated storage devices:

SATA = HDDs and 2.5-inch SSDs M.2 = SSDs, both SATA and NVMe PCIe = NVMe SSDs for high-speed data transfer USB = External hard drives and flash drives Signup and view all the answers

Match the port types with their connecting devices:

HDMI = Connecting to monitors and TVs DisplayPort = Connecting to high-end monitors USB = Connecting peripherals and external devices Ethernet = Connecting to network Signup and view all the answers

Match the following case features with their benefits:

Dust Filters = Prevent dust buildup Cable Management = Improves airflow and aesthetics Tool-less Design = Facilitates component installation Sound Dampening = Reduces noise Signup and view all the answers

Match the following memory concepts with their functions:

Latency = Delays in retrieving data from memory Bandwidth = The rate at which memory can transfer data Dual-Channel = Doubles the transfer rate between RAM and CPU XMP = Enables memory to run at advertised speeds Signup and view all the answers

Match the PSU wattage requirements with their corresponding system setups:

450W = Basic desktop computer with integrated graphics 650W = Mid-range gaming PC with a dedicated GPU 850W = High-end gaming PC with multiple GPUs 1000W+ = Workstation with power-hungry components Signup and view all the answers

Match the following storage considerations with their effects:

Fragmentation = Slows down data access on HDDs TRIM Command = Maintains SSD performance RAID Configuration = Provides data redundancy and performance benefits Over-Provisioning = Increases the lifespan and performance of SSDs Signup and view all the answers

Match the wireless standards with their data transfer rates:

802.11n = Up to 600 Mbps 802.11ac = Up to 3.46 Gbps 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) = Up to 9.6 Gbps 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) = Up to 46 Gbps Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Hardware Components

The physical parts of a computer system, essential for its operation. Includes internal and external parts.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The 'brain' of the computer that executes instructions and performs calculations.