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1\. What is the primary role of the CPU in a computer? \- a) Manage power supply \- b) Execute instructions and perform calculations \- c) Store data permanently \- d) Control input and output devices 2\. Which of the following is NOT part of a CPU\'s architecture? \- a) ALU (Arithmetic Logic...

1\. What is the primary role of the CPU in a computer? \- a) Manage power supply \- b) Execute instructions and perform calculations \- c) Store data permanently \- d) Control input and output devices 2\. Which of the following is NOT part of a CPU\'s architecture? \- a) ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) \- b) Control Unit \- c) Hard Disk Drive \- d) Cache Memory 3\. What is the significance of the CPU\'s clock speed? \- a) It indicates the amount of cache memory. \- b) It determines how fast the CPU processes instructions. \- c) It is the speed at which RAM operates. \- d) It controls the power supply efficiency. 4\. What does overclocking a CPU involve? \- a) Decreasing its clock speed \- b) Running it at a higher clock speed than its rated specification \- c) Disabling unused cores \- d) Adding more cache memory 5\. What component is housed in a motherboard to store BIOS/UEFI settings? \- a) RAM \- b) CMOS Battery \- c) CPU \- d) PCIe Slot 6\. Which type of memory is volatile and used for temporarily holding data while a computer is running? \- a) ROM \- b) Cache \- c) RAM \- d) HDD 7\. Which storage device uses spinning magnetic disks to read and write data? \- a) SSD \- b) HDD \- c) Flash Drive \- d) Cloud Storage 8\. What is an SSD\'s primary advantage over an HDD? \- a) Higher storage capacity \- b) Faster data access and transfer speeds \- c) More affordable \- d) Resistant to virus attacks 9\. What does the motherboard\'s chipset control? \- a) Data flow between CPU, RAM, and other components \- b) Power supply to the CPU \- c) Data storage capacity \- d) Cooling systems 10\. Which of the following is a non-volatile memory type used for storing essential firmware? \- a) RAM \- b) ROM \- c) Cache Memory \- d) Flash Drive 11\. What is the function of a network interface card (NIC)? \- a) Improving audio quality \- b) Enhancing graphics performance \- c) Connecting the computer to a network \- d) Increasing storage capacity 12\. Which type of port is typically used to connect a monitor to a computer? \- a) HDMI \- b) Ethernet \- c) USB \- d) Thunderbolt 13\. Which of these expansion cards enhances a computer\'s ability to render high-quality graphics? \- a) Network Interface Card \- b) Sound Card \- c) Graphics Card \- d) Power Supply Unit 14\. What is the purpose of a computer\'s power supply unit (PSU)? \- a) Storing data \- b) Converting electrical energy to the appropriate voltage and current \- c) Increasing CPU clock speed \- d) Storing BIOS settings 15\. What type of memory is cache memory? \- a) A large external storage \- b) A fast, temporary memory between the CPU and RAM \- c) A permanent storage like ROM \- d) A slow memory used for backup 16\. Which of the following is used for wired network connections? \- a) USB \- b) HDMI \- c) Ethernet \- d) Audio Jack 17\. What technology is commonly used for cloud storage? \- a) Magnetic Disks \- b) Solid-State Drives (SSD) \- c) Remote servers accessed via the internet \- d) DVDs 18\. What is the role of a sound card in a computer? \- a) Rendering 3D graphics \- b) Improving audio input/output quality \- c) Managing internet connections \- d) Storing software applications 19\. What type of connector would you use to supply power to a motherboard? \- a) HDMI \- b) PCIe \- c) 24-pin ATX \- d) USB-C 20\. Which of the following is a portable storage device that connects via USB? \- a) SSD \- b) Cloud Storage \- c) Flash Drive \- d) HDD These questions cover key points from CPU components to storage devices and expansion cards.