Computer Hardware Quiz

Computer Case and Internal Components

• A computer case, also known as a computer chassis, is the enclosure that contains most of the hardware of a personal computer
• The components housed inside the case are referred to as the internal components

Encoding Process

• During the encoding process, a computer can represent text and encode characters electronically

System Units

• There are five basic types of system units
• The five basic types of system units are: desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone, and server
• A typewriter is NOT a basic type of system unit

System Boards

• System boards, also known as motherboards, include sockets, slots, and bus lines
• Bus lines are a type of communication pathway on a system board that allows hardware components to communicate with each other

Computer Case Components

• The main components housed inside a computer case include the system board, power supply, hard drive, and other peripheral devices

Computer Memory

• ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of computer memory that permanently stores data and cannot be changed
• Cache is NOT a type of computer memory

Expansion Slots and Ports

• Expansion slots and cards allow you to add new hardware capabilities to a computer, such as adding a graphics card or sound card
• Ports are used for connecting external devices, such as keyboards, mice, and monitors, to a computer