Computer Science Hardware Terms

Computer Science Hardware Terms

7th - 8th Grade

16 Qs

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Computer Science Hardware Terms

Computer Science Hardware Terms

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7th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a plastic or metal enclosure that houses most of the components.

Case

Motherboard

RAM

Expansion Slot

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Converts alternating current (AC) electric power to low-voltage DC power for the internal components of the computer

Case

Motherboard

RAM

Power Supply

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

the main component of a computer. It is a large rectangular board with integrated circuitry that connects the other parts of the computer

Expansion Slot

Motherboard

RAM

CPU

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Performs most of the calculations which enable a computer to function, and is sometimes referred to as the “brain” of the computer

Motherboard

Power Supply

RAM

CPU

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Stores the code and data that are being actively accessed by the CPU.

Short-term Memory

Motherboard

Power Supply

RAM

ROM

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Stores the BIOS that runs when the computer is powered on or otherwise begins execution, a process known as Bootstrapping, or “booting” or “booting up”

CPU

Power Supply

RAM

ROM

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A printed circuit board that can be inserted into an expansion slot of a computer motherboard or backplane to add functionality to a computer system via the expansion bus

Expansion Slot

Expansion Card

RAM

ROM

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