Chapter 5 Review

Question 1

Which of the following is a removable storage device?

Accepted Answer

USB Flash Drive

Question 2

What is the purpose of the PSU connectors?

Accepted Answer

Supply power to internal components

Question 3

What does GPU stand for?

Accepted Answer

Graphics Processing Unit

Question 4

Which storage device has no moving parts?

Accepted Answer

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Question 5

What type of storage device is commonly used for long-term data backup?

Accepted Answer

Optical Disc

Question 6

What is the purpose of the heat sink in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Cool the CPU

Question 7

What is the purpose of the fan in a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Cool the system

Question 8

What connects the CPU to other components on the motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Bus

Question 9

Which component is responsible for managing the display of graphics on the monitor?

Accepted Answer

GPU

Question 10

Which component is responsible for temporary data storage during processing?

Accepted Answer

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Question 11

Which component is responsible for converting digital signals to analog signals for audio output?

Accepted Answer

Sound card

Question 12

What is the primary function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit)?

Accepted Answer

Processing data

Question 13

What is the function of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)?

Accepted Answer

Process mathematical and logical operations

Question 14

What is the purpose of the chipset on a motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Manage memory and CPU communication

Question 15

What is the purpose of the CMOS battery on the motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Maintain system clock and BIOS settings

Question 16

Which of the following is a volatile memory type?

Accepted Answer

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Question 17

What is the purpose of the expansion slots on a motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Install expansion cards

Question 18

What is the purpose of the Northbridge and Southbridge on a motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Manage memory and CPU communication

Question 19

What is the function of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)?

Accepted Answer

Provide temporary power during outages

Question 20

Which type of memory retains its data even when the power is turned off?

Accepted Answer

ROM (Read-Only Memory)

Question 21

What is the function of the network interface card (NIC)?

Accepted Answer

Connect to the internet or a network

Question 22

Which port is commonly used for connecting external hard drives?

Accepted Answer

USB

Question 23

What is the purpose of the thermal paste in a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Cool the CPU

Question 24

What is the function of the cache memory?

Accepted Answer

Store frequently used data for quick access

Question 25

What is the purpose of the BIOS firmware?

Accepted Answer

Initialize hardware components

Question 26

What is the role of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)?

Accepted Answer

Initialize hardware components

Question 27

What is the role of the sound card in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Provide audio output and input

Question 28

Which of the following is an input device?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

Question 29

What is the purpose of the SATA interface?

Accepted Answer

Connect storage devices

Question 30

What is the purpose of the system bus?

Accepted Answer

Manage memory and CPU communication

Question 31

What is the purpose of the power supply unit (PSU)?

Accepted Answer

Convert electrical power

Question 32

Which component is responsible for managing data between the CPU and storage devices?

Accepted Answer

Southbridge

Question 33

What does DDR stand for in the context of RAM?

Accepted Answer

Dual Data Rate

Question 34

What is the function of the RAM slots on a motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Install additional memory modules

Question 35

What is the purpose of the motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Connect all hardware components

Question 36

What is the function of the power button on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Turn the computer on or off

Question 37

What does RAID stand for in the context of storage?

Accepted Answer

Redundant Array of Independent Disks

Question 38

Which component is responsible for managing the boot process?

Accepted Answer

BIOS

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of an optical storage device?

Accepted Answer

CD-ROM

Question 40

What is the unit of measurement for the speed of a processor?

Accepted Answer

Gigahertz (GHz)

Chapter 5 Review

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Chapter 5 Review

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