What makes RAM unsuitable for storing permanent files?

It loses its data when the power is turned off

Why is the motherboard compared to the backbone of a computer?

It connects, powers, and communicates between all components

What does the Control Unit (CU) inside the CPU do?

It coordinates the flow of instructions between components

What is the main use of an Ethernet port?

To establish a direct and stable wired internet connection

Which of these ports is most suitable for high-definition audio and video?

HDMI port used for transmitting both video and sound

Which of the following statements best describes the motherboard’s function?

It provides slots, distributes power, and allows communication

Why is an SSD preferred over a traditional HDD in many new computers?

SSDs are faster and have no moving parts, making them more reliable

What makes the motherboard an essential part of the computer system?

It connects all components and allows them to communicate

Which port should be used to connect a wired network to the computer?

Ethernet for stable internet access

What best describes the function of RAM in a computer system?

A type of temporary memory used by the CPU to work with active data

What is the purpose of a USB port on a motherboard?

To connect devices and transfer data between them and the system

Why do we need permanent storage in a computer?

To allow apps and data to be kept after shutting down the system

What happens if the RAM in a system is increased?

The system can run more programs at the same time

Which scenario best explains how RAM works in everyday computing?

You open a program and RAM temporarily holds the working data

Why is RAM often compared to a workspace?

Because it holds temporary data the CPU is currently using

How does a GPU support high-performance tasks such as gaming or 3D modeling?

It processes complex images and visual data efficiently

What is the main difference between RAM and permanent storage?

RAM stores working data temporarily; storage holds data permanently

What is the relationship between the CPU and RAM during app usage?

The CPU executes instructions using data stored temporarily in RAM

Why does a 3.5mm audio port exist on most motherboards?

It allows connection of microphones, earphones, or speakers

What is the primary function of the GPU in modern computer systems?

To handle video and image-related processing for display output

In which situation would the GPU be used more than the CPU?

When playing a high-quality 3D game with lots of visual effects

Which of the following best describes the role of the ALU inside the CPU?

It performs all logical decisions and arithmetic calculations

Why are multi-core processors more efficient than single-core CPUs?

Multiple cores can handle different instructions at the same time

What is the main reason why RAM is referred to as volatile memory?

It loses all stored data when the computer is turned off or restarted

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What makes RAM unsuitable for storing permanent files?
It becomes corrupt during game usage
It loses its data when the power is turned off
It lacks permission to access the CPU
It stores files in binary and can’t hold images
2
Why is the motherboard compared to the backbone of a computer?
It connects, powers, and communicates between all components
It copies files between memory and flash drives automatically
It performs all the logical decisions made by the system
It protects the software by limiting app access
3
What does the Control Unit (CU) inside the CPU do?
It coordinates the flow of instructions between components
It increases storage by compressing background data
It manages how files are saved and loaded from external drives
It provides power to other parts of the motherboard
4
What is the main use of an Ethernet port?
To connect to wireless Bluetooth accessories
To establish a direct and stable wired internet connection
To display high-resolution video through projection
To plug in microphones for conference calls
5
Which of these ports is most suitable for high-definition audio and video?
USB port typically used for external devices
Ethernet port used for wired internet connections
HDMI port used for transmitting both video and sound
3.5mm audio jack designed for input devices like cameras
6
Which of the following statements best describes the motherboard’s function?
It controls the apps that users open on the screen
It generates audio and graphics during system updates
It stores downloaded files from the internet
It provides slots, distributes power, and allows communication
7
Why is an SSD preferred over a traditional HDD in many new computers?
SSDs are designed to store only gaming applications
SSDs cost less and use external storage instead
SSDs connect directly to the motherboard without a GPU
SSDs are faster and have no moving parts, making them more reliable
8
What makes the motherboard an essential part of the computer system?
It installs apps directly from external devices
It connects all components and allows them to communicate
It protects the computer from malware and threats
It boosts video quality and volume control
9
Which port should be used to connect a wired network to the computer?
HDMI for digital video signals
Ethernet for stable internet access
USB for audio processing
3.5mm for visual data transfer
10
What best describes the function of RAM in a computer system?
A program that controls how all hardware in the system communicates
A type of temporary memory used by the CPU to work with active data
A processing chip that executes all user commands and calculations
A storage space for saving music, documents, and personal files permanently
11
What is the purpose of a USB port on a motherboard?
To block viruses from external networks and websites
To connect devices and transfer data between them and the system
To replace the function of the graphics processing unit (GPU)
To attach additional internal power supplies
12
Why do we need permanent storage in a computer?
To control the display resolution of the graphics card
To allow apps and data to be kept after shutting down the system
To connect speakers and increase the device’s sound quality
To temporarily boost system speed while downloading apps
13
What happens if the RAM in a system is increased?
The system can store more data on the SSD
The system becomes immune to all malware threats
The system can connect to more types of cables and devices
The system can run more programs at the same time
14
Which scenario best explains how RAM works in everyday computing?
You open a video file and the CPU deletes it from RAM immediately
You connect to WiFi and RAM improves internet download speeds
You open a spreadsheet and RAM stores the file permanently
You open a program and RAM temporarily holds the working data
15
Why is RAM often compared to a workspace?
Because it holds temporary data the CPU is currently using
Because it controls display brightness and sound levels
Because it replaces the need for ports and drives
Because it provides a large surface to print files
16
How does a GPU support high-performance tasks such as gaming or 3D modeling?
It processes complex images and visual data efficiently
It shares storage space with the CPU and handles slow tasks
It manages sound quality while multitasking with the hard drive
It powers the motherboard directly through video input ports
17
What is the main difference between RAM and permanent storage?
RAM stores working data temporarily; storage holds data permanently
RAM holds permanent files, while storage loads apps temporarily
RAM keeps the system running after shutdown, unlike storage
RAM is used only for visual media; storage is used only for text
18
What is the relationship between the CPU and RAM during app usage?
RAM converts instructions into permanent files for the CPU
RAM stores instructions after the app is closed
The CPU deletes any content stored in RAM automatically
The CPU executes instructions using data stored temporarily in RAM
19
Why does a 3.5mm audio port exist on most motherboards?
It allows connection of microphones, earphones, or speakers
It is used to transfer large amounts of data from hard drives
It’s designed for cooling and power distribution
It allows installation of operating systems directly
20
What is the primary function of the GPU in modern computer systems?
To manage internet connections and control downloads and uploads
To serve as the central control unit for executing software instructions
To improve file saving speed and system restart time
To handle video and image-related processing for display output
21
In which situation would the GPU be used more than the CPU?
When editing a document in Microsoft Word
When playing a high-quality 3D game with lots of visual effects
When downloading files from the cloud
When checking email and browsing the internet
22
Which of the following best describes the role of the ALU inside the CPU?
It performs all logical decisions and arithmetic calculations
It runs antivirus checks and monitors for unauthorized access
It stores data from emails and downloads for long-term use
It connects input and output devices to the graphics system
23
Which device stores long-term information even when the PC is shut down?
RAM
CU
GPU
SSD
24
Why are multi-core processors more efficient than single-core CPUs?
Multiple cores can handle different instructions at the same time
They reduce the need for a hard drive by sharing file storage functions
They increase the system’s RAM without needing extra memory
Each core can take turns running different types of internet-related tasks
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What is the main reason why RAM is referred to as volatile memory?
It permanently deletes important files after software updates
It can be damaged if the computer overheats or restarts unexpectedly
It loses all stored data when the computer is turned off or restarted
It saves only visual files and not written documents or code

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