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Computer components
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Quiz on Computer components, created by Mr A Esch on 08/09/2015.
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Question 1
Question
This component is like the brain of the computer. It fetches data from the memory to process.
Answer
CPU
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RAM
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Graphics card
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Hard drive
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Motherboard
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Network interface card
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Heat sink and fan
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Question 2
Question
This is used to store the data and programs currently being used by the computer.
Answer
CPU
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RAM
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Hard drive
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Graphics card
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Motherboard
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Network interface card
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Question 3
Question
This is used to store all of your programs, files and your operating system (e.g. Windows)
Answer
CPU
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RAM
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Hard drive
Image:
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Graphics card
Image:
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Network interface card
Image:
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Motherboard
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Question 4
Question
The data on the RAM is deleted when the computer is switched off.
Answer
True
False
Question 5
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The data on the RAM is not deleted when the computer is switched off.
Answer
True
False
Question 6
Question
The data on the hard drive is deleted when the computer is switched off.
Answer
True
False
Question 7
Question
The data on the hard drive is not deleted when the computer is switched off.
Answer
True
False
Question 8
Question
Which type of data storage has the fastest data transfer speed?
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Answer
Solid state storage device
Magnetic storage device
Optical storage device
Question 9
Question
Which type of storage will you get more storage space for your money?
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Answer
Magnetic storage
Optical storage
Solid state storage
Question 10
Question
Which storage device is the most portable?
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Answer
Optical storage
Magnetic storage
Solid state storage
Question 11
Question
Which storage device has the smallest amount of storage space?
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Answer
Optical storage
Solid state storage
Magnetic storage
Question 12
Question
Which type of storage would you most likely have in a smart phone?
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Answer
Optical storage
Magnetic storage
Solid state storage
Question 13
Question
Which type of storage would you expect to buy a film in a shop?
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Answer
Magnetic storage
Solid state storage
Optical storage
Question 14
Question
Which type of storage would you expect to find in a more affordable (cheaper) PC?
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Answer
Magnetic storage
Solid state storage
Optical storage
Question 15
Question
Your hard drive affects the speed of your computer
Answer
True
False
Question 16
Question
CPU stands for....
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Answer
Centered processing unit
Central processing unit
Cornered processing unit
Central programming unit
Question 17
Question
RAM stands for....
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Answer
Random access memory
Rolling access memory
Random ancient memory
Readily accessed memory
Question 18
Question
Which of the following is the cheapest way of improving the speed of a PC?
Answer
Upgrading the RAM so that more data/programs can be used at the same time.
Upgrading the hard drive so that it has more storage space to install programs.
Upgrading the hard drive from magnetic storage to solid state storage.
Upgrading the processor so that it has a higher clock speed, meaning that it can process more instructions per second.
Question 19
Question
You buy a CPU which is measured at 3GHz. This measurement is known as
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Answer
The storage space.
The range
The clock speed
The processing speed
Question 20
Question
In theory, how many fetch-decode-execute cycles will a 3GHz be able to do per second?
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Answer
3
30
300
30,000
300,000
3 million
3 billion
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