CT4005NI Lecture 1: Computer Hardware and Software Architectures

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What is another name for computer cases?

PCIe

CPU

SATA

Housing (correct)

Which component of the computer is designed to keep the internal components cool?

Power Supply Unit

SATA Ports

Case Fans (correct)

Motherboard

What does the acronym ATX stand for in relation to computer cases?

Automatic Transfer External

Advanced Transmission Extension

Advanced Technology Extended (correct)

Alternate Technology Exchange

What type of connectors are designed to be inserted in only one direction?

Keyed Connectors Signup and view all the answers

What does PSU stand for in the context of computer components?

Power Supply Unit Signup and view all the answers

What do Modular Power Supply Units offer as an advantage?

Detachable power cables Signup and view all the answers

Which connector is used to power PATA hard disks in Power Supply Units?

Molex Connector Signup and view all the answers

What component contains the buses and electrical pathways found in a computer?

'Motherboard' Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum size of Micro ATX form factor motherboard?

9.6 x 9.6 inch Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Mini-Molex / Berg Connector (4-Pin) in Power Supply Units?

Powers PATA hard disks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a computer case?

To provide a framework for internal components and offer protection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is NOT typically part of a computer case?

Monitors Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the operating system in a computer system?

To support and manage computer hardware and software applications Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a computer system, what does IT stand for?

Information Technology Signup and view all the answers

Which material is NOT typically used in making computer cases?

Glass Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the power supply unit in a computer case?

To convert electrical energy into usable power for the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a computer case?

To provide a framework for the internal components and offer protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the operating system in a computer system?

To support and manage computer hardware and software applications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically part of a computer case?

Monitors Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for computer cases?

Chassis Signup and view all the answers

What component contains the buses and electrical pathways found in a computer?

Motherboard Signup and view all the answers

What does PSU stand for in the context of computer components?

Power Supply Units Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a modular power supply unit?

To have detachable power cables for better cable management Signup and view all the answers

Which connector in power supply units is used to power PATA hard disks?

Molex Connector Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a computer case?

To keep the internal components cool Signup and view all the answers

Which form factor has a maximum size of 6.7 x 6.7 inches?

Mini ITX Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the motherboard in a computer system?

To contain the buses and electrical pathways found in a computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Mini-Molex / Berg Connector (4-Pin) in Power Supply Units?

To power PATA hard disks Signup and view all the answers

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What is another name for computer cases?

Which component of the computer is designed to keep the internal components cool?

What does the acronym ATX stand for in relation to computer cases?

What type of connectors are designed to be inserted in only one direction?

What does PSU stand for in the context of computer components?

What do Modular Power Supply Units offer as an advantage?

Which connector is used to power PATA hard disks in Power Supply Units?

What component contains the buses and electrical pathways found in a computer?

What is the maximum size of Micro ATX form factor motherboard?

What is the function of Mini-Molex / Berg Connector (4-Pin) in Power Supply Units?

What is the primary function of a computer case?

Which of the following components is NOT typically part of a computer case?

What is the role of the operating system in a computer system?

In the context of a computer system, what does IT stand for?

Which material is NOT typically used in making computer cases?

What is the primary function of the power supply unit in a computer case?

What is the primary function of a computer case?

What is the purpose of the operating system in a computer system?

Which of the following is NOT typically part of a computer case?

What is another name for computer cases?

What component contains the buses and electrical pathways found in a computer?

What does PSU stand for in the context of computer components?

What is the purpose of a modular power supply unit?

Which connector in power supply units is used to power PATA hard disks?

What is the main function of a computer case?

Which form factor has a maximum size of 6.7 x 6.7 inches?

What is the role of the motherboard in a computer system?

What is the function of the Mini-Molex / Berg Connector (4-Pin) in Power Supply Units?

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