Computing hardware quiz
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
