Computer Hardware Basics

What is the delay between data being requested and when it is available on memory output pins?

What order does a fan cooling system go over the CPU?

Name the component that converts AC power to DC power.

What is the first process to run when a processor loads the BIOS program at startup?

Which voltage is not supplied by an ATX power supply?

Which of the following refers to having multiple processor cores on a single CPU chip?

Name this connector.

What term is used to describe the number of pixels that can be displayed on a screen?

Which is an advantage of having integrated graphics and sound on the motherboard?

Which of these is not hardware?

How many memory controllers are being used when you are utilizing quadruple-channel memory?

What is the biggest advantage of 64-bit systems over 32-bit?

Which is NOT a disadvantage to overclocking your system?

What object is installed between the system case and motherboard?

What term describes the ability to allow parts from different manufacturers to be interchangeable?

Which expansion slot is normally used for dedicated video cards in newer computers?

ROM stands for....?

What could be catastrophic to a computer while flashing the BIOS?

Which memory would you use if you want to install the fastest memory available?

What is this connector?

RAM stands for....?

What is a firmware program stored on a ROM chip that the CPU automatically loads and executes when it receives power?

What term is used to measure a power supply's rating?

How much bandwidth increase would you normally see using dual-channel memory?

Your computer is shutting down after only a few minutes of use. What is the likely problem?