Computer Hardware Components
The aim of this quiz is to practise identifying the main components found
inside the system case and their functions.
- 1.
What is the following called?
- A.
System case
- B.
Hard drive
- C.
Adapter card
- D.
Power supply
- E.
CPU
Correct Answer
A. System case -
- 2.
What is the function of the power supply?
- A.
The power supply protects against electrical shock
- B.
The power supply converts power from the wall socket to a lower voltage
- C.
The power supply protects the motherboard
Correct Answer
B. The power supply converts power from the wall socket to a lower voltage -
- 3.
What is the main circuit board inside the computer called?
Correct Answer
motherboard
the motherboard
mother board
the mother board - 4.
CPU is an abbreviation of
Correct Answer
Central Processing Unit
Central Processor Unit - 5.
Main memory is also known as
- A.
RAM
- B.
Secondary storage
- C.
Software
- D.
Disc drive
Correct Answer
A. RAM -
- 6.
What is the name of the following component?
Correct Answer
hard disk
hard drive
secondary storage
hard disk drive - 7.
What is ROM an abbreviation of?
Correct Answer
Read Only Memory
firmware - 8.
Why are CD drives and DVD drives also referred to as optical drives?
- A.
The disks are made of optical material
- B.
A lens is used to read the data
- C.
Light is used for reading the information
Correct Answer
C. Light is used for reading the information -
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