A special kind of firmware that runs programs strictly to start up the computer is called the:

• motherboard

• BIOS

• CPU

• GPU

The core component of a device that accepts and executes instructions is called the:

• motherboard

• BIOS

• CPU

• GPU

A circuit board with ports and sockets used to connect the main devices of a computer is called the:

• motherboard

• BIOS

• CPU

• GPU

What does RAM stand for?

• Reading Address Memory

• Running Account Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Recent Application Memory

Which is not true about solid state drives?

• They run silently and are more durable than hard drives.

• They are more expensive than hard drives.

• They use rapidly rotating disks to store and retrieve digital information.

• They are fast access storage devices.

What are at least two reasons someone might want to build their own computer?

• Great way to get customization

• to cause chaos

• save money

• have fun

The video mentions an optical drive.

What’s your best guess as to what this is?

• mouse

• CD/DVD Drive

• monitor

• SSD Drive

Where does the hard drive receive power?

• power supply

• motherboard

• CPU

• GPU

From where does the hard drive receive data?

• Data is stored digitally in the form of tiny magnetized regions on the platter where each region represents a bit.

• CPU

• motherboard

• GPU

What should appear if all of the computer is set up correctly?

• the BIOS screen

• a warning

• a huge flash of light to show it is powered on

• a welcome smiley face