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What is the primary function of a desktop computer case?
What is the primary function of a desktop computer case?
- To provide a comfortable surface for the monitor
- To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the computer
- To support, protect, and cool the internal components (correct)
- To amplify the sound quality of the computer
What materials are cases typically made of?
What materials are cases typically made of?
- Copper, silver, and gold
- Rubber, fabric, and paper
- Wood, glass, and copper
- Plastic, steel, and aluminum (correct)
What does the term 'form factor' refer to in computers?
What does the term 'form factor' refer to in computers?
- The storage capacity of a hard drive
- The physical design and look of a device (correct)
- The processing power of the CPU
- The screen resolution of a monitor
What type of desktop computer case was popular with early computer systems?
What type of desktop computer case was popular with early computer systems?
What components are typically housed inside a desktop computer case?
What components are typically housed inside a desktop computer case?
What is the main purpose of the framework in a desktop computer case?
What is the main purpose of the framework in a desktop computer case?
What is a common characteristic of modern desktop computer cases?
What is a common characteristic of modern desktop computer cases?
Which of the following components is NOT typically housed inside a desktop computer case?
Which of the following components is NOT typically housed inside a desktop computer case?
What is the significance of the form factor of a desktop computer?
What is the significance of the form factor of a desktop computer?
Why are horizontal cases no longer popular in modern desktop computers?
Why are horizontal cases no longer popular in modern desktop computers?
Study Notes
Desktop Computer Case
- Houses internal components: power supply, motherboard, CPU, memory, disk drives, and adapter cards
- Made of plastic, steel, or aluminum to provide framework for supporting, protecting, and cooling internal components
Form Factors of Desktop Computers
- Refers to physical design and look
- Available in various form factors including:
- Horizontal case: horizontally oriented on user desk with monitor on top, no longer popular
Desktop Computer Case
- Houses internal components: power supply, motherboard, CPU, memory, disk drives, and adapter cards
- Made of plastic, steel, or aluminum to provide framework for supporting, protecting, and cooling internal components
Form Factors of Desktop Computers
- Refers to physical design and look
- Available in various form factors including:
- Horizontal case: horizontally oriented on user desk with monitor on top, no longer popular
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This quiz covers the components housed in a desktop computer case, the materials used to make cases, and the different form factors of desktop computers.
