PR4_PIT:Chapter 1 - Quiz

Considered the brain of the computer.

• CPU

• Power Supply

• RAM

• Northbridge

A temporary location to store data and applications.

• RAM

• CPU

• ROM

• Expansion Slot

Controls high speed access to RAM and the video card.

• Micro ITX

• Mini ITX

• Northbridge

• Southbridge

Used to boot the computer and perform a power-on self-test.

• CPU

• RAM

• BIOS Chip

• Expansion Slot

A user complains that the computer is running very slowly. What solution would help speed it up?

• Add more RAM

• Add more ROM

• Use error correction code memory

• Erase and refresh the code in ROM

Answer explanation

As long as the motherboard has capacity, more RAM increases the ability of the computer to hold and process programs. The speed of memory also has a direct impact on how much data a processor can process in a given period of time.

Which RAM in the group provides the fastest performance?

• SDRAM

• DDR3 SDRAM

• 
  SRAM

• DDR4 SDRAM

Answer explanation

SRAM is the fastest. SRAM provides the processor with faster access to the data than retrieving it from the lower SDRAM.

Refer to the exhibit. What is shown in the graphic?

• Motherboard

• Power Supply

• CPU

• Heat Sink

Refer to the exhibit. What is shown in the graphic?

• RAM

• Power Supply

• CPU

• Heat Sink

Refer to the exhibit. What is shown in the graphic?

• RAM

• Power Supply

• CPU

• Heat Sink

Refer to the exhibit. What is shown in the graphic?

• RAM

• Power Supply

• motherboard

• Heat Sink