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This component changes the alternating current from a wall outlet and turns it into direct current. The direct current can supply power to multiple places within the computer. What is the name of this component?

• Power Supply

• Power Socket

• M.2 Memory Slot

• RAM Slot

This component is noted for housing all of the other major components that are used for processing data. This component also happens to be the largest printed circuit board in a computer. What is the name of this component?

• Motherboard

• GPU

• Power Supply

• CPU

This component allows for data transfer between internal devices that are not housed directly on the printed circuit board. What is the name of this component?

• SATA Port

• PATA Port

• CPU Socket

• PCI Express Slot

This component is responsible for allowing programs to run on a computer. It does so by carving out a chunk of space internally. When the computer is turned off all of the saved program space is dropped. What is the name of this component?

This component is used to dissipate, or remove, heat away from critical processing components. This component can do this through a water cooled method or air cooled method. What is the name of this component?

This component is responsible for processing raw data bits, executing instructions, keeping a program counter, as well as keeping a historical record of programs opened throughout a session. In advanced versions processing can be boosted for heavy processing tasks and then under-clocked when there is little to no use. What is the name of this component?

This component slot is used to expand the capabilities of a computing device. For example if a computer does not come natively with Bluetooth connectivity it can be added. What is the name of this component slot?

• PCI Express Slot

• RAM Slot

• CPU Socket

• Universal Serial Bus

This component has become a standard for connecting external devices to a computer. The data transfer speed for this component has gotten so fast that in some cases it can be used as a means to transfer video input/output.

• Universal Serial Bus

• Serial ATA

• Parallel ATA

• Serial Port

This legacy component used for video output can still be found today. What is the name of this component?

• Video Graphics Array

• High Definition Multimedia Interface

• Digital Video Interface

• Display Port

What is one other component that can be used for video output?

(you may use abbreviations)

Answer explanation

Yes, there are mini and micro versions of many of the answers. But its best to know the original existed first.