Computer Hardware
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Which hardware component stores data temporarily and is erased when the power is off?

  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  • Random Access Memory (RAM) (correct)
  • Read-only Memory (ROM)

    • Where is the BIOS stored in a computer system?

  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  • RAM
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Read-only Memory (ROM) (correct)

    • Which hardware component outputs graphical information to a monitor or projector?

  • Sound card
  • Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • Video card / Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) (correct)
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)

    • Which hardware component is responsible for storing permanent information and is non-volatile?

    <p>Read-only Memory (ROM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of the computer system functions as the 'brains' of the system?

    <p>Central Processing Unit (CPU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component stores data temporarily and is erased when the power is off?

    <p>ROM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the BIOS stored in a computer system?

    <p>ROM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component outputs sound through speakers and headphones?

    <p>Sound card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the video card/GPU in a computer system?

    <p>Outputting graphical information to a monitor or projector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component is responsible for storing permanent information and is non-volatile?

    <p>ROM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component is primarily responsible for storing the start-up instructions for the computer?

    <p>Random Access Memory (RAM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component serves as the main internal storage for the computer system?

    <p>Hard Disk Drive (HDD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the computer system functions as the 'brains' of the system?

    <p>Central Processing Unit (CPU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) stored in a computer system?

    <p>Read-only memory (ROM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component is responsible for storing permanent information and is non-volatile?

    <p>Read-only memory (ROM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Random Access Memory (RAM) is non-volatile and stores permanent information in a computer system.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is stored on Read-only Memory (ROM) and is responsible for checking hardware and starting the operating system when the computer is turned on.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Video card/GPU is responsible for inputting recorded sound through a microphone in a computer system.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sound card outputs sound through speakers and headphones in a computer system.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) / Solid State Drive (SSD) is volatile and data is erased when the power is off.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) in a computer system?

    <p>Checks hardware and starts the operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the difference between Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read-Only Memory (ROM) in a computer system.

    <p>RAM is volatile and temporary, while ROM is non-volatile and stores permanent information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary components of a Video card/GPU in a computer system?

    <p>A processor, Memory (RAM), Cooling, Output ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Sound card in a computer system?

    <p>Outputs sound through speakers and headphones; inputs recorded sound through a microphone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component serves as the main internal storage for the computer system?

    <p>HDD/SSD (Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Random Access Memory (RAM) is __________ and erased when the power is off

    <p>volatile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Read-only memory (ROM) is __________ and stores the BIOS

    <p>non-volatile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Video card / GPU outputs graphical information to a monitor, projector etc and has a processor, memory (RAM), cooling, and output ports. It is also known as a __________

    <p>video card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sound card outputs sound through speakers and headphones and inputs recorded sound through a __________

    <p>microphone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The HDD / SSD is the main internal storage and is used for permanent storage of data, files, application, and systems software. It stands for Hard Disk Drive and __________

    <p>Solid State Drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hardware components with their functions:

    <p>Random Access Memory (RAM) = Temporarily stores data when running applications Read-only memory (ROM) = Stores start-up instructions for the computer Video card / GPU = Outputs graphical information to a monitor, projector etc Sound card = Outputs sound through speakers and headphones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following descriptions with the correct hardware component:

    <p>Volatile and erased when the power is off = Random Access Memory (RAM) Non-volatile and stores permanent information = Read-only memory (ROM) Stores permanent information and is non-volatile = Hard Disk Drive (HDD) / Solid State Drive (SSD) Outputs sound through speakers and headphones = Sound card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hardware components with their primary function:

    <p>HDD / SSD = Main internal storage for data, files, application, and systems software CPU = The 'brains' of the computer system RAM = Internal chip where data is temporarily stored BIOS = Stored on ROM and checks hardware, starts the operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hardware components with their characteristics:

    <p>Temporary storage for running applications = Random Access Memory (RAM) Stores permanent information, non-volatile = Read-only memory (ROM) Outputs graphical information to a monitor or projector = Video card / GPU Main internal storage for data, non-volatile = HDD / SSD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hardware components with their descriptions:

    <p>Internal chip where data is temporarily stored = RAM Stores start-up instructions for the computer, non-volatile = ROM Outputs graphical information to a monitor, projector etc = Video card / GPU Main internal storage for data, files, application, and systems software = HDD / SSD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hardware Components

    • Hardware: the physical components of a computer system
    • Examples of hardware components:
      • Keyboard
      • Mouse
      • Monitor
      • Printer
      • CPU
      • Motherboard
      • GPU
      • RAM
      • ROM
      • HDD/SSD
      • CD-ROM
      • Digital Camera
      • Scanner
      • Speakers
      • Microphone
      • Disk
      • Web Cam
      • Memory Stick

    CPU (Central Processing Unit)

    • Interprets and executes commands from software
    • "The brains" of the computer
    • Executes commands from software

    Motherboard

    • Circuit board that connects internal components
    • Slots for RAM, ROM, CPU, and GPU
    • Connects internal components of the computer system

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