Computer Science: Hardware Basics

What does a MOTHERBOARD (the main circuit board of a computer) do?

• Connects all other parts of a computer together.

• Stores data.

• Provides protection to the case.

• Reads data on discs.

Select the THREE (3) statements below that are TRUE

A CPU, or Central Processing Unit:

• Is called the "brain" of the computer.

• Processes inputs, operations, and data.

• Needs a heatsink to pull heat away from it.

• is the same weight as a locomotive.

This computer component provides the specific power needs to a computer.

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• A Mouse

• Power Supply Unit (PSU)

• Hard Disc Drive

RAM stores and accesses data on a short-term basis so that it can be accessed quickly by a user. What does RAM stand for? Please type your answer below.

• Rams, Antlers, and Monkeys

• Roiled and Amplified Metal

• Reversed Algorithmic Memories

• Random Access Memory

Select THREE (3) following answer choices that are TRUE

What is a workstation?

• A can of compressed air.

• A place where someone works.

• Our computers in Mr. Jans' Computer Science class.

• A place where we do educational work.

This computer component reads and writes data on discs such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays:

• A GPU

• An Optical Disc Drive (ODD)

• Printer cables

• A circuit

TRUE or FALSE: The HEATSINK absorbs and transfers excessive and unwanted heat.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The HARD DISC DRIVE, or HDD is used for:

• Slotting expansion cards.

• Creating cool graphics on the monitor.

• Constructing discs.

• Long-term data storage.

Please select TWO (2) of the following answers that are TRUE:

A GPU, or Graphics Processing Unit

• is a circuit board.

• improves creation of images, video, and animations.

• is made of wood.

• is an example of an electrical current.

Graphics Cards, Sound Cards, Ethernet Cards, and/or Memory Cards can be slotted into a motherboards _________ _____.

• Memory Bank

• Expansion Slots

• Conduit Base

• Direct Current