What is the function of the motherboard?

To connect all hardware components

What is the function of the BIOS?

To initialize hardware during startup

What is the purpose of a USB-C port?

To provide a reversible connector

What is the primary function of a GPU?

To process graphics and visuals

What is the process of plug-and-play?

Automatically configuring devices

What is the function of the motherboard?

To connect all hardware components

What is the purpose of POST?

To check hardware during startup

What is the function of cache memory?

To store frequently accessed data

What is the difference between firmware and software?

Firmware is embedded in hardware; software runs on the OS

What is the function of the BIOS?

To initialize hardware during startup

What is the difference between EEPROM and ROM?

EEPROM can be rewritten; ROM cannot

What is the function of the POST?

To check hardware during startup

What is the process of plug-and-play?

Automatically configuring devices

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1
What is the function of the motherboard?
To store user data
To manage virtual memory
To connect all hardware components
To process graphics
2
What is one example of a device that doesn't use modular design?
Desktop PC
Server
Smartphone
Laptop
3
What is one value to consider when buying a CPU?
Storage capacity
Screen resolution
Power consumption
Clock speed
4
Which component typically has more powerful cores: CPU or GPU?
GPU
Both have equally powerful cores
Neither has powerful cores
CPU
5
What is one example of a device that uses EEPROM?
GPU
Hard Drive
CPU
BIOS chip
6
Why do SSDs use less electricity than HDDs?
Faster data transfer
Lower cost
No moving parts
Larger capacity
7
Which component typically has more cores: CPU or GPU?
Neither has cores
Both have the same number
CPU
GPU
8
What is the function of the system clock?
To synchronize data transfer
To increase CPU speed
To store BIOS settings
To manage virtual memory
9
What is the function of the system clock?
To manage virtual memory
To store BIOS settings
To increase CPU speed
To synchronize data transfer
10
What is the function of the BIOS?
To initialize hardware during startup
To manage virtual memory
To store user data
To process graphics
11
What is the purpose of a USB-C port?
To provide a reversible connector
To reduce power consumption
To improve internet speed
To increase storage capacity
12
What is one setting stored on the CMOS?
BIOS firmware
CPU speed
System time and date
RAM capacity
13
What is one benefit of a laptop over a desktop?
Portability
Easier to upgrade
More powerful components
Larger screen size
14
What is one advantage of modular design?
Lower power consumption
Smaller size
Easier to upgrade components
Faster data processing
15
What is the primary function of a GPU?
To store BIOS settings
To increase RAM capacity
To manage virtual memory
To process graphics and visuals
16
What is the process of plug-and-play?
Updating firmware
Manually installing drivers
Automatically configuring devices
Increasing RAM capacity
17
What is the function of the motherboard?
To manage virtual memory
To connect all hardware components
To process graphics
To store user data
18
What is the purpose of POST?
To manage virtual memory
To process graphics
To check hardware during startup
To load the operating system
19
What is one setting stored on the CMOS?
System time and date
CPU speed
BIOS firmware
RAM capacity
20
What is the function of cache memory?
To increase storage capacity
To process graphics
To store frequently accessed data
To manage virtual memory
21
What does VRAM stand for?
Volatile Random Access Memory
Video Random Access Memory
Virtual Random Access Memory
Visual Random Access Memory
22
What is one example of a USB storage device?
SSD
Hard Drive
Optical Disc
Flash Drive
23
What is one advantage of ROM being read-only?
Reduces power consumption
Increases storage capacity
Speeds up data access
Prevents accidental changes
24
What is one advantage of ROM being non-volatile?
Retains data without power
Lower cost
Faster than RAM
Easier to upgrade
25
When would a laptop use an integrated graphics card?
For running multiple applications
For increasing storage speed
For basic tasks to save power
For gaming or 3D rendering
26
What is one setting stored on the CMOS?
System time and date
RAM capacity
BIOS firmware
CPU speed
27
What is one reason a user might need a dedicated graphics card?
For gaming or video editing
To improve internet speed
To increase storage capacity
To reduce power consumption
28
What is one advantage of storing BIOS on ROM?
Increases storage capacity
Reduces power consumption
Speeds up data access
Prevents accidental changes
29
What is the difference between firmware and software?
Firmware is embedded in hardware; software runs on the OS
Firmware is volatile; software is non-volatile
Firmware is faster; software is slower
Firmware is for graphics; software is for data
30
What is one type of cache memory?
GPU cache
BIOS cache
RAM cache
CPU cache
31
What is one reason why CPU cache is faster than RAM?
It uses less power
It is closer to the CPU
It has more capacity
It is non-volatile
32
What is the function of a hardware interrupt?
To manage virtual memory
To process graphics
To alert the CPU of an event
To increase RAM capacity
33
What is one example of a device that doesn't use modular design?
Laptop
Server
Desktop PC
Smartphone
34
What is one advantage of USB-C over previous USB designs?
Reversible connector
Larger size
Higher power consumption
Faster data transfer
35
Why are internal hard drives not hot-swappable?
They are more expensive
They are slower than SSDs
They have less capacity
They require power cycling
36
What is one example of data not stored in a web cache?
JavaScript files
Personal login information
CSS files
Website images
37
Why is cache memory faster than RAM?
It has more capacity
It is non-volatile
It is closer to the CPU
It uses less power
38
What is the function of the BIOS?
To initialize hardware during startup
To process graphics
To manage virtual memory
To store user data
39
What is one type of cache memory?
RAM cache
GPU cache
BIOS cache
CPU cache
40
What is one advantage of ROM being non-volatile?
Faster than RAM
Retains data without power
Easier to upgrade
Lower cost
41
What is the difference between EEPROM and ROM?
EEPROM is volatile; ROM is non-volatile
EEPROM is for graphics; ROM is for storage
EEPROM can be rewritten; ROM cannot
EEPROM is faster; ROM is slower
42
From where does the CPU fetch instructions?
RAM
Hard Drive
GPU
BIOS
43
What is one advantage of modular design?
Easier to upgrade components
Faster data processing
Smaller size
Lower power consumption
44
What is one type of software stored on ROM?
BIOS
Application Software
Operating System
Firmware
45
What is the function of the POST?
To check hardware during startup
To process graphics
To load the operating system
To manage virtual memory
46
What is the process of plug-and-play?
Automatically configuring devices
Updating firmware
Manually installing drivers
Increasing RAM capacity
47
What slot does RAM use on the motherboard?
SATA Slot
CPU Socket
PCI-E Slot
DIMM Slot
48
What is one advantage of USB-C?
Faster data transfer
Larger size
Reversible connector
Higher power consumption
49
What is one example of a USB storage device?
Optical Disc
SSD
Hard Drive
Flash Drive
50
Why is an SSD desirable in a laptop?
Lower cost
Larger capacity
Smaller size
Faster data access
51
What is one example of data not stored in a web cache?
CSS files
Website images
Personal login information
JavaScript files
52
Where is an integrated graphics card typically found?
On the GPU
On the motherboard
On the RAM
On the CPU
53
How does VRAM capacity compare to system RAM capacity?
VRAM is larger
VRAM is smaller
VRAM is not used in computers
VRAM is the same size
54
What is the function of the bus on the motherboard?
To manage virtual memory
To transfer data between components
To increase RAM capacity
To process graphics
55
How do sensors avoid GIGO?
By ensuring accurate data input
By increasing storage capacity
By improving CPU performance
By reducing power consumption
56
What is the function of the CPU cache?
To process graphics
To store frequently accessed data
To manage virtual memory
To increase RAM capacity
57
What are the two steps after the CPU decodes instructions?
Fetch and Decode
Decode and Execute
Execute and Store
Store and Fetch
58
What is the small quartz crystal on the motherboard?
System clock
CPU cache
CMOS battery
BIOS chip
59
What is one advantage of USB-C over previous USB designs?
Larger size
Faster data transfer
Reversible connector
Higher power consumption
60
Why is RAM considered volatile?
It loses data when power is off
It is non-rewritable
It is used for firmware
It is slower than ROM
61
What is one example of a device that uses EEPROM?
GPU
Hard Drive
BIOS chip
CPU
62
What is the function of VRAM?
To increase system RAM
To manage virtual memory
To store graphics data
To process CPU instructions
63
What slot does a hard drive use on the motherboard?
DIMM Slot
PCI-E Slot
CPU Socket
SATA Slot
64
What is one advantage of modular design?
Faster data processing
Smaller size
Easier to upgrade components
Lower power consumption
65
What is the primary function of a dedicated graphics card?
To manage virtual memory
To store BIOS settings
To process graphics and visuals
To increase RAM capacity
66
Why do SSDs use less electricity than HDDs?
No moving parts
Faster data transfer
Larger capacity
Lower cost
67
Why is cache memory faster than RAM?
It uses less power
It is closer to the CPU
It has more capacity
It is non-volatile
68
Why is a point-to-point connection better than a bus?
Easier to upgrade
Lower cost
Smaller size
Faster data transfer
69
What is one benefit of a desktop over a laptop?
Smaller size
More portable
Longer battery life
Easier to upgrade components
70
How does VRAM capacity compare to system RAM capacity?
VRAM is not used in computers
VRAM is smaller
VRAM is larger
VRAM is the same size
71
What is one benefit of a laptop over a desktop?
More powerful components
Larger screen size
Easier to upgrade
Portability
72
What is the function of the CPU cache?
To increase RAM capacity
To manage virtual memory
To store frequently accessed data
To process graphics
73
What is one reason a user might need a dedicated graphics card?
To reduce power consumption
To increase storage capacity
To improve internet speed
For gaming or video editing
74
What is the difference between firmware and software?
Firmware is for graphics; software is for data
Firmware is embedded in hardware; software runs on the OS
Firmware is faster; software is slower
Firmware is volatile; software is non-volatile
75
What is the function of cache memory?
To increase storage capacity
To manage virtual memory
To process graphics
To store frequently accessed data
76
What is the fastest storage device?
USB Flash Drive
SSD
Hard Drive
CD Drive
77
What data should be stored on an SSD?
Large media files
Backup files
Archived data
Operating system and frequently used files
78
What is the purpose of the CMOS battery?
To power the BIOS settings
To improve CPU performance
To store firmware updates
To increase RAM capacity
79
What slot does a hard drive use on the motherboard?
CPU Socket
SATA Slot
PCI-E Slot
DIMM Slot
80
Why is RAM considered volatile?
It is non-rewritable
It is slower than ROM
It loses data when power is off
It is used for firmware
81
What is the difference between EEPROM and ROM?
EEPROM is faster; ROM is slower
EEPROM can be rewritten; ROM cannot
EEPROM is for graphics; ROM is for storage
EEPROM is volatile; ROM is non-volatile
82
What slot does RAM use on the motherboard?
PCI-E Slot
DIMM Slot
SATA Slot
CPU Socket
83
What is the fastest storage device?
USB Flash Drive
Hard Drive
SSD
CD Drive
84
Why do laptops have both integrated and discreet GPUs?
To increase storage capacity
To reduce power consumption
To save power when not needing high performance
To improve CPU performance
85
What is one advantage of USB-C?
Faster data transfer
Higher power consumption
Larger size
Reversible connector
86
What data should be stored on an SSD?
Large media files
Archived data
Backup files
Operating system and frequently used files
87
What is one advantage of modular design?
Smaller size
Faster data processing
Easier to upgrade components
Lower power consumption
88
What is one example of a hardware interrupt?
CPU cache clear
Keyboard input
Firmware flash
BIOS update
89
What is one task a GPU is better at than a CPU?
Storing BIOS settings
Managing virtual memory
Rendering 3D graphics
Running multiple applications
90
What is the difference between ROM and EEPROM?
EEPROM can be rewritten; ROM cannot
EEPROM is volatile; ROM is non-volatile
EEPROM is faster; ROM is slower
EEPROM is for graphics; ROM is for storage
91
What is one reason why CPU cache is faster than RAM?
It uses less power
It has more capacity
It is non-volatile
It is closer to the CPU
92
What is the purpose of the CMOS battery?
To power the BIOS settings
To improve CPU performance
To increase RAM capacity
To store firmware updates
93
What is the purpose of a USB-C port?
To reduce power consumption
To improve internet speed
To increase storage capacity
To provide a reversible connector
94
When would a laptop use an integrated graphics card?
For basic tasks to save power
For running multiple applications
For increasing storage speed
For gaming or 3D rendering
95
What is one advantage of ROM being read-only?
Reduces power consumption
Speeds up data access
Increases storage capacity
Prevents accidental changes
96
Why are internal hard drives not hot-swappable?
They are more expensive
They have less capacity
They are slower than SSDs
They require power cycling
97
What is the function of the POST?
To manage virtual memory
To load the operating system
To check hardware during startup
To process graphics
98
What is an example of a non-electronic storage device?
HDD
SSD
Optical Disc
USB Flash Drive
99
Why is an SSD desirable in a laptop?
Smaller size
Larger capacity
Faster data access
Lower cost
100
How do sensors avoid GIGO?
By reducing power consumption
By ensuring accurate data input
By increasing storage capacity
By improving CPU performance

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