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Edexcel Computer Science Hardware basics

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1
Memory e where all the programs (software) and files are kept. Permanent memory.
Hard Drive
CPU
RAM
Processor
2
What does BIOS do?
It stores game data
It stores excess data
It stores start-up instructions
It stores browser data
3
What does CPU Stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Crappy Processing Unit
Central Power Unit
Canadian Power Unit
4
Solid state drives are faster than HDD because...
They're more expensive
No waiting for magnetic disk to spin
They're smaller
They are cheaper
5
What does RAM stand for?
Read Annual Memos
Random Access Memory
Ready Access Memory
Random Attack Mode
6
Optical storage devices work by
Glowing in the dark
Detecting if laser light reflects off spinning disks
Reading binary data from a flashing microchip
Detecting binary bits from a spinning magnetic platter
7
True or False. RAM retains all of its Data when the computer is turned off?
False
True
8
Which of the following is not an output device
Monitor
Speakers
Microphone
Headphone
9
Which of the following is NOT a considered computer hardware?
Microphone
Operating System
CPU
Hard Drive
10
Which of these are VOLATILE?
RAM
ROM
11
What does GPU Stand for?
Gamma Power Unit
Graphics Processing Unit
Giant Publishing Unit
Gigabyte Processing Unit
12
What does ROM mean?
Read only memory
Root output mainframe
Remote orientated memory
Restore offline memory
13
What happens to the data stored on the ROM when the device is turned off?
The data is deleted
The data is moved to the RAM
The data is moved to the hard-drive
The data is stored until next time
14
Which of the following is not an input device
Keyboard
Headphones
Microphone
Monitor