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What is the main function of the computer case?
What is the main function of the computer case?
- Locate the power button
- Connect all the computer parts together
- Display images and text on the screen
- Contain the main components of the computer (correct)
Where is the power button usually located on a laptop?
Where is the power button usually located on a laptop?
- On top of the case
- Near the keyboard or side of the laptop (correct)
- On the front of the case
- At the back of the laptop
What is the role of the monitor in a computer system?
What is the role of the monitor in a computer system?
- Connect to external devices
- Provide power to the computer
- Display images and text on the screen (correct)
- Contain the main components of the computer
Which type of computer case sits next to the monitor or on the floor?
Which type of computer case sits next to the monitor or on the floor?
What is typically eliminated by using an all-in-one computer?
What is typically eliminated by using an all-in-one computer?
Which component is responsible for working with a video card to display images on the screen?
Which component is responsible for working with a video card to display images on the screen?
What is the main purpose of the control buttons on most monitors?
What is the main purpose of the control buttons on most monitors?
Which type of display is commonly found in newer monitors?
Which type of display is commonly found in newer monitors?
What is the main difference between optical and mechanical mice?
What is the main difference between optical and mechanical mice?
Why do CRT monitors take up more desk space compared to LCD or LED monitors?
Why do CRT monitors take up more desk space compared to LCD or LED monitors?
Which component is considered the computer's main circuit board?
Which component is considered the computer's main circuit board?
What can you expect to find on most desktop computers, in terms of buttons and ports?
What can you expect to find on most desktop computers, in terms of buttons and ports?
What is the primary function of a CPU in a computer?
What is the primary function of a CPU in a computer?
How is CPU speed typically measured?
How is CPU speed typically measured?
Where is RAM (random access memory) data stored in a computer?
Where is RAM (random access memory) data stored in a computer?
What components are directly connected to the motherboard inside a computer?
What components are directly connected to the motherboard inside a computer?
Which component in a computer is sometimes referred to as the 'brain' of the system?
Which component in a computer is sometimes referred to as the 'brain' of the system?
What happens to data stored in RAM when a computer is turned off?
What happens to data stored in RAM when a computer is turned off?
What is the main function of a computer?
What is the main function of a computer?
Why is it important to have your monitor, desk, and chair positioned correctly when using a computer?
Why is it important to have your monitor, desk, and chair positioned correctly when using a computer?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of computer skills?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of computer skills?
What does the term 'computer skills' refer to?
What does the term 'computer skills' refer to?
What are some common tasks you can perform using a computer?
What are some common tasks you can perform using a computer?
Why do you need to understand file systems for computer skills?
Why do you need to understand file systems for computer skills?
What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system?
What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system?
Which type of memory comes pre-written with instructions for booting up the computer?
Which type of memory comes pre-written with instructions for booting up the computer?
What is the main difference between HDD and SSD storage in a computer?
What is the main difference between HDD and SSD storage in a computer?
Which component of a computer converts power from the wall outlet to the type needed by the computer?
Which component of a computer converts power from the wall outlet to the type needed by the computer?
Which type of storage is considered long-term and retains data even when the computer is turned off?
Which type of storage is considered long-term and retains data even when the computer is turned off?
What characterizes hardware in a computer system?
What characterizes hardware in a computer system?
