10 Questions
A computer case, also known as a computer ______, is the enclosure that contains most of the hardware of a personal computer
chassis
During the encoding process, a computer can represent ______ and encode characters electronically
numbers
The components housed inside the case are referred to as the internal ______
hardware
Differentiate between the five basic types of ______ units
system
Which of the following is NOT a basic type of system unit?
Server
Describe system boards, including sockets, slots, and ______ lines
bus
What are the main components housed inside a computer case?
Motherboard, processor, and memory
Which of the following is NOT a type of computer memory?
Cache memory
What do expansion slots and cards allow you to do?
Expand the computer's capabilities
What are ports used for in a computer?
To transfer data between devices
Study Notes
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.
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