Hardware 101

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What is the function of a sound card in a computer?

  • It facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer for multimedia applications (correct)
  • It connects a computer to a network
  • It allows stored data to be accessed directly in any random order
  • It generates output images to a display

What is the purpose of a power supply unit in a computer?

  • It generates output images to a display
  • It allows stored data to be accessed directly in any random order
  • It connects a computer to a network
  • It converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer (correct)

What is the main function of a motherboard in a computer?

  • It allows stored data to be accessed directly in any random order
  • It generates output images to a display
  • It holds crucial electronic components and provides connectors for peripherals (correct)
  • It connects a computer to a network

What is the purpose of a video card in a computer?

<p>It generates output images to a display (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a network interface controller in a computer?

<p>It connects a computer to a network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a mouse in a computer?

<p>It is an input device used with graphical user interfaces to point to, select, or activate images on the video monitor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a hard disk drive in a computer?

<p>It is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  1. A motherboard is the main PCB in computers that holds crucial electronic components and provides connectors for peripherals.
  2. A video card generates output images to a display and offers various functions such as accelerated rendering and multi-monitor support.
  3. A network interface controller connects a computer to a network.
  4. A sound card facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer for multimedia applications.
  5. Random-access memory allows stored data to be accessed directly in any random order.
  6. A hard disk drive is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information.
  7. A computer case is the enclosure that contains most of the components of a computer.
  8. A mouse is an input device used with graphical user interfaces to point to, select, or activate images on the video monitor.
  9. A video display or monitor displays characters and graphics on screen.
  10. A power supply unit converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer.

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