Comptia Core 1 Hardware Components

What is the primary function of a CPU in a computer system?

• Store data and files.

• Execute instructions and perform calculations

• Display images and videos.

• Connect to the internet.

Which component of a computer is responsible for storing data and instructions that can be accessed quickly by the CPU?

• Hard drive

• Motherboard

• RAM

• Graphics card

What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system?

• Temporary storage for data and instructions actively used by the CPU.

• Permanent storage for data and instructions.

• Provides power to the computer system.

• Controls the flow of data between the CPU and other devices.

Which component of a computer is responsible for providing power to all other components?

• Motherboard

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Power supply unit (PSU)

What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer system?

• To store data and files in a computer system.

• To display images and videos on a computer system.

• To provide power to a computer system.

• To provide a platform for component connection and communication.

Which component of a computer is responsible for displaying visual output?

• hard drive

• motherboard

• keyboard

• monitor

What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computer system?

• Running software programs

• Data storage and retrieval

• Displaying images

• Processing data

Which component of a computer is responsible for connecting all other components together?

• hard drive

• motherboard

• processor

• RAM

What is the purpose of a graphics card in a computer system?

• To improve the sound quality of the computer system.

• To increase the storage capacity of the computer system.

• To handle the processing and rendering of visual data

• To enhance the speed of the internet connection in the computer system.

Which component of a computer is responsible for providing temporary storage for data that is actively being used by the CPU?

• cache

• motherboard

• hard drive

• RAM