Computing hardware quiz

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Approximately how many bytes in a megabyte?

1,000,000

A byte is .......... bits.

8

How would more RAM effect a computers performance?

Better performance.

What is an example of an optical drive?

CD/DVD reader

What does CPU stand for?

Central proccesing unit.

RAM contains information when power is lost. True/False

False

The hard disk drive part of the CPU. True/False

False

What is the capacity of a hard drive usually measured in?

GB/TB

What piece of hardware renders 3d graphics on a computer?

GPU/Graphics card

What is CPU speed generally measured in?

Gigahertz.

Where do saved files go on a computer?

HDD/SSD/Permanent memory

What are the four key functions of a computer system?

Input, processing, output and storage

Name one CPU manyfacturing company.

Intel/AMD/arm

What effect does more cores have on a computers performance?

More cores in the CPU will result in better overall performance and much better multitasking.

Another name for system board is...

Motherboard

From what location are the 1st computer instuctions available on boot up?

ROM BIOS

What does RAM stand for?

Random access memory

What does ROM stand for?

Read only memory.

What standard connector is used to connect HDD and DVD drives?

SATA

What is the purpose of ROM?

Stores the boot program/bootstrap loader/BIOS.

What is the purpose of RAM?

Stores the parts of the OS/programs that are running... Stores the data currently in use For access by the CPU

State the purpose of an input device.

To enter data from outside the system for processing.

State the purpose of an ouput device.

To return the results of processing.

BIOS stands for basic input/output system. True/False

True

Does the CPU fetch and decode instructions? True/False

True.

How could you transfer a large file without using networking?

USB/Portable HDD

What does USB stand for?

Universial serial bus

Is RAM volatile or non-volatile?

Volatile.

Give an example of an input device.

eg. Keyboard/Mouse/Touchscreen

Give an example of an output device.

eg. Monitor/Speakers/Printer


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