Intro to IT (C182) - Components of Computer Hardware Quiz

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Which statement accurately describes memory?

A computer can only run programs if it has a sufficient amount of memory.

What peripheral component houses CD and DVD drives?

Drive bays

Power connectors are responsible for which of the following?

Taking current from external wall outlets.

Which of the following statements best defines the ALU?

The ALU processes the raw computer data , including mathematical calculations and logical operations.

Which of the following statements best defines the CU?

The CU retrieves the instructions of a computer program and the raw data that is input.

A monitor is a peripheral device for what system?

I/O

A scanner is a peripheral device for what system?

I/O

Which is found on the motherboard and stores information but the information is not permanent?

RAM

All of the following are data storage systems except:

Printer

The following statements accurately describes RAM except:

RAM runs tests of memory and the CPU, and initializes hardware components.

Which of the following statements accurately describes read only memory (ROM)?

ROM is long-term memory

Which of the four main components of a computer is described by this statement: This component facilitates the flow of information / communication between components and peripheral devices.

Bus

Which of the following components represent the basic structure of the computer system?

CPU, memory, I/O subsystem, and bus

Which of the following carries out the instructions of a computer program and is often referred to as the chip?

Central Processing Unit

Which of the following best describes the purpose of expansion slots in modern computers?

Expansion slots allow additional cards to be connected to the motherboard that interface with peripheral devices.

Which of the following best describes the differences between memory slots and expansion slots?

Memory slots contain electronic components that store instructions and data: whereas expansion slots may hold adapter cards, video cards, or wireless network cards.

Which of the following best describes the differences between memory and the hard drive?

Memory stores instructions and data in the moment: whereas a hard drive stores information for long term.

Which of the following statements accurately describes random access memory (RAM)?

Ram is short-term memory.

Read/write disks, thumb drives, external hard drives, and cloud storage are peripheral devices for what system?

Storage

Which of the following is an example of what 1 GB would store?

Thousands of books

Which computer has a system unit that is easily distinguished from the peripherals?

desktop

The________ connects all of the components in a computer.

motherboard

What external component will allow peripherals to be connected to the system unit and connect additional input, output, storage, and communication devices?

ports

The _______ is a part of the motherboard and carries out the basic instructions that operate the PC.

processor

What internal component will allow peripherals to be connected to the system unit and insert modem cards, wireless-access cards, and other PC cards?

slots

All of the following are input systems except:

speaker


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