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?

    <p>Stores the data and machine codes for fast retrieval by the processor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the computer case house?

    <p>Motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, GPU, and power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Basic program that supports other software and hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Performing computations for the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Operating System (OS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Housing various components safely</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Application software</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To connect all the computer’s devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To display the images and texts from the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To regulate the power coming into the devices of the computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stores data and machine codes for fast retrieval by the processor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Accelerates the creation of images for output to the screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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