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Test your knowledge on computer hardware components and their functions
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1
True or false: Overclocking increases CPU speed.
False
True
2
True or false: Adding RAM is always beneficial.
False
True
3
True or false: RAID improves data reliability.
False
True
4
Which type of storage is faster?
Mechanical hard drives
Flash drives
Optical drives
Solid state drives
5
What is the main function of a video card?
Increase RAM
Process graphics
Manage CPU
Store data
6
True or false: Solid state drives are noisy.
False
True
7
What does a sound card enhance?
CPU speed
Sound quality
Storage capacity
Video quality
8
True or false: RAM is nonvolatile storage.
False
True
9
True or false: CPUs are located on the motherboard.
True
False
10
True or false: Computers can be recycled responsibly.
True
False
11
Which unit manages data flow?
RAM
ALU
Hard drive
Control unit
12
Which component processes instructions?
CPU
Motherboard
Hard drive
RAM
13
Which type of RAM is commonly used?
Flash
DRAM
ROM
SRAM
14
What does Moore's Law describe?
CPU performance
Software updates
Network speed
Storage capacity
15
Which component is essential for system reliability?
Hard drive
Graphics card
Antivirus software
RAM
16
True or false: Video cards affect display quality.
False
True
17
What is the purpose of cache memory?
Backup files
Speed up access
Store data permanently
Increase RAM
18
True or false: Sound cards are optional for computers.
True
False
