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Which hardware component stores data temporarily and is erased when the power is off?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which hardware component stores data temporarily and is erased when the power is off?
Where is the BIOS stored in a computer system?
Where is the BIOS stored in a computer system?
Which hardware component outputs sound through speakers and headphones?
Which hardware component outputs sound through speakers and headphones?
What is the main function of the video card/GPU in a computer system?
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 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 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 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?
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?
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?
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.
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 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 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 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.
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?
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.
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 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?
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?
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
Random Access Memory (RAM) is __________ and erased when the power is off
Read-only memory (ROM) is __________ and stores the BIOS
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 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 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 __________
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 hardware components with their functions:
Match the following descriptions with the correct hardware component:
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 primary function:
Match the following hardware components with their characteristics:
Match the following hardware components with their characteristics:
Match the following hardware components with their descriptions:
Match the following hardware components with their descriptions:
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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Test your knowledge of common hardware components in a computer system and their functions. Evaluate your understanding of internal and external hardware devices, as well as the roles they play in a computer system.
