Computing Basics Test

What is the purpose of a hard drive?

• Store short-term information

• Store long-term information

• A peripheral that uses a series of rotating discs to store information

• Give instructions to a cumputer

RAM stands for Random _____ Memory

True or False: The motherboard provides instructions for all computer components

• True

• False

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• User Software

• System Software

• Hardware

The ____ distributes power to all devices plugged in to it.

The _____ provides power to the computer.

What does 'GPU' stand for?

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable cooling system?

• Fans

• Liquid

• Heat Sink

• Spatial Cooling

Which of the following components are required for a computer to run?

• Motherboard

• CPU

• GPU

• Power Supply

• Operating System

Answer explanation

Though Operating Systems are required for a computer to run at full capacity, a computer is able to start without one.

Which of the following is NOT a peripheral?

• Scanners

• Printers

• Internal Hard Drive

• External Hard Drive