Computer Hardware Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Flashcards

A computer case, also known as a computer ______, is the enclosure that contains most of the hardware of a personal computer

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

The components housed inside the case are referred to as the internal ______

Differentiate between the five basic types of ______ units

Which of the following is NOT a basic type of system unit?

Describe system boards, including sockets, slots, and ______ lines

What are the main components housed inside a computer case?

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer memory?

What do expansion slots and cards allow you to do?

What are ports used for in a computer?

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

Test your knowledge on system units, system boards, microprocessors, and computer memory with this quiz. Differentiate between the basic types of system units, describe system boards and their components, and recognize different types of microprocessors. Compare and contrast various types of computer memory.