Introduction to Information Technology Basics

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What is the function of a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) in a computer?

Produces the sound output from the computer

Regulates the power coming into the devices of the computer system

Accelerates the creation of images for output to the screen (correct)

Stores files to your computer for future access

What is the primary function of the power supply in a computer system?

Stores files to your computer for future access

Displays the images and texts from your computer

Prints your output, usually documents, to paper

Regulates the power coming into the devices of the computer system (correct)

Which computer part acts as a pointing device to icons and communicates with the computer?

Printer

Monitor

Speaker

Mouse (correct)

What is the function of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer?

Stores the data and machine codes for fast retrieval by the processor Signup and view all the answers

What does the computer case house?

Motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, GPU, and power supply Signup and view all the answers

Which device acts as the communication and transfer hub for data and power to the computer’s devices?

Motherboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Operating System (OS) on a computer?

Basic program that supports other software and hardware Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the processor in a computer?

Performing computations for the computer Signup and view all the answers

Which device is automatically loaded when the computer is started up?

Operating System (OS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the computer case in a computer system?

Housing various components safely Signup and view all the answers

What type of software can be used on an installed operating system to accomplish tasks?

Application software Signup and view all the answers

Which component acts as the communication and transfer hub for data and power to the computer’s devices?

Motherboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer system?

To connect all the computer’s devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the monitor in a computer system?

To display the images and texts from the computer Signup and view all the answers

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

To regulate the power coming into the devices of the computer system Signup and view all the answers

What does Random Access Memory (RAM) do in a computer system?

Stores data and machine codes for fast retrieval by the processor Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a graphics processing unit (GPU) in a computer system?

Accelerates the creation of images for output to the screen Signup and view all the answers

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