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Test your knowledge on the fundamental components and functions of a computer
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True or false: RAM is permanent storage.
False
True
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Where is the power supply located in a PC?
Front top
Front bottom
Back top
Side middle
3
What is the function of the graphics card?
Process video
Supply power
Read CDs
Store data
4
Which component is essential for viewing graphics?
RAM
Graphics card
Hard disk
CPU
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True or false: Optical drives use magnets.
True
False
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What does AGP stand for in graphics cards?
Advanced Graphics Port
Accelerated Graphics Port
Audio Graphics Port
Auto Graphics Processor
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Where is the CPU typically located?
Under a fan
On the hard disk
Inside the power supply
Next to the RAM
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What is stored temporarily in RAM?
Software
Permanent files
Workspace files
Unused data
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What does the motherboard primarily do?
Supplies power
Connects components
Cools the PC
Stores data
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Which component is directly installed onto the motherboard?
Power supply
Optical drive
Hard disk
CPU
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Which component uses a laser?
Optical drive
CPU
Power supply
Hard disk
12
Which memory type is volatile?
Optical drive
Hard disk
Motherboard
RAM
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What does CPU stand for?
Control Process Unit
Computer Personal Unit
Central Processing Unit
Central Power Unit
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Which component is known as the heart of the computer?
RAM
Graphics card
Motherboard
CPU
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What is the primary role of the hard disk?
Supply power
Store data
Process data
Generate graphics
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What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
Running Application Memory
Read Access Memory
Rapid Action Memory
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True or false: The motherboard is flexible.
True
False
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Which component is the brain of the computer?
Motherboard
RAM
CPU
Hard Disk
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What is the main function of the power supply?
Process data
Store data
Cool the system
Supply power
