IT Fundamentals Unit 1 Quiz

RAM (Random Access Memory)

• The main circuit board of the computer. Most other hardware parts are installed on this component.

• The part that stores programs, files, and long term memory. Often, it can hold hundreds of GB data

• The part that controls the display on the screen. People who play video games or do graphic/3D design often will buy a higher end version.

• The short term memory of the computer. This is where data is stored while programs are running.

True or False. The GPU/Graphics Card/Video Card is the part that controls the display on the screen.

• True

• False

Operating System

• The software that allows a user to interact with a computer. It is usually windows, Mac, or Linux.

• The brain of the computer

• The short term memory

• None of the above

Motherboard

• Short term memory

• The main circuit board of the computer. Most other hardware parts are installed on this component.

• Long term memory

• None of the above

What is this called?

• CPU/Processor

• Motherboard

• Disc Drive

• None of the above

What is this called?

• Hard Drive

• System Fan

• Video Card

• Router

True or False. The hard drive/disk drive is the part that stores programs, files, and long term memory.

• True

• False.

What is this called?

• Motherboard

• CPU

• None of the above

What is this called?

• Hard drive

• Flash Drive

True or False. A computer for a photgrapher needs a small hard drive, good GPU.

• True

• False.