Computer Components Quiz (ECS)

Takes input and creates output - - can be referred to as the brain of the computer.

• Motherboard

• Operating System

• Processor

• Modem

Stores the data, operating system, images, music, documents, files etc. on the computer.

• Modem

• Processor

• Motherboard

• Hard drive

Converts digital signals into analog so they can be transmitted over telephone or cable lines - converts analog to their digital equivalents as well.

• Processor

• Modem

• Motherboard

• Optical drive

Reads and writes data from disks through laser technology - retrieve, edit and delete content from CD's, DVD's and Blu-ray disks.

• Optical Drive

• Hard Drive

• Sound Card

• Video Card

What is the purpose of the hard drive?

• It's the brain of the computer

• Stores data (permanent) and software information

• Allows access to the internet possible

• Short term storage also known as RAM

Operating system

• Windows

• Apple

• Android

• All of these are operating systems

What does the operating system do?

• Manages the computer resources (CPU, Memory, Drives, Printers etc.)

• User interface

• Execute and provide services for application software

• all of these

What are the physical components of a computer system called?

• Hardware
• Desktop
• Devices
• Peripherals

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit
• Computer Processing Unit
• Computing Part Unit
• Core Process Unit

What are the programs that run on a computer system called? 

• Algorithms
• Code
• Software
• Languages