Computer Hardware

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

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Where is the BIOS stored in a computer system?

Read-only Memory (ROM)

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

Video card / Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

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

Read-only Memory (ROM) Signup and view all the answers

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

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Signup and view all the answers

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

ROM Signup and view all the answers

Where is the BIOS stored in a computer system?

ROM Signup and view all the answers

Which hardware component outputs sound through speakers and headphones?

Sound card Signup and view all the answers

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

Outputting graphical information to a monitor or projector Signup and view all the answers

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

ROM Signup and view all the answers

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

Random Access Memory (RAM) Signup and view all the answers

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

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Signup and view all the answers

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

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Signup and view all the answers

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

Read-only memory (ROM) Signup and view all the answers

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

Read-only memory (ROM) Signup and view all the answers

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

False 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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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.

False Signup and view all the answers

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

Checks hardware and starts the operating system Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

volatile Signup and view all the answers

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

non-volatile 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 __________

video card Signup and view all the answers

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

microphone 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 __________

Solid State Drive Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hardware components with their functions:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with the correct hardware component:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hardware components with their primary function:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hardware components with their characteristics:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hardware components with their descriptions:

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 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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Computer Hardware

Questions and Answers

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

Where is the BIOS stored in a computer system?

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

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

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

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

Where is the BIOS stored in a computer system?

Which hardware component outputs sound through speakers and headphones?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 __________

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

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 __________

Match the following hardware components with their functions:

Match the following descriptions with the correct hardware component:

Match the following hardware components with their primary function:

Match the following hardware components with their characteristics:

Match the following hardware components with their descriptions:

Study Notes

Hardware Components

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Motherboard

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