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Test your knowledge on the fundamental components and functions of computer hardware
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What does RAM do?
Processes images
Provides temporary storage
Stores data permanently
Connects components
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What happens if RAM is full?
Computer speeds up
Data is lost
No effect
Slows down performance
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What is the function of the printer?
Produces physical copies
Displays information
Stores data
Processes images
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How does the CPU interact with input devices?
Displays information
Processes user commands
Stores data
Connects components
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Which part connects all components?
Power Supply
Motherboard
RAM
CPU
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True or false: The CPU retrieves data from the hard drive.
False
True
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What is the role of the motherboard?
Processes data
Connects all parts
Stores information
Displays output
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Which component is less common today?
Motherboard
Optical drive
USB drive
Hard drive
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What is the main function of input devices?
Display information
Allow user interaction
Process images
Store data
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Which component stores data long-term?
CPU
RAM
Motherboard
Hard Drive
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What is the brain of the computer?
RAM
Motherboard
Power Supply
CPU
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What does the power supply unit do?
Connects components
Processes images
Converts electricity
Stores data
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How do components communicate?
Through the power supply
Via the motherboard
With the printer
Using RAM
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True or false: The power supply converts electricity.
True
False
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True or false: The monitor is an input device.
True
False
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Which device helps navigate the screen?
Printer
Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
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Which part is like a filing cabinet?
Motherboard
RAM
CPU
Hard Drive
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What does the graphics card do?
Provides power
Connects components
Stores data
Processes visual data
