Computer Hardware Quiz

What is the device that runs software programs?

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

Which type of technology does system memory use?

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Front Side Bus (FSB)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

Where are programs and data stored when the computer is turned off?

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

Which technology is used by Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?

• Magnetic disk technology

• Transistor-based memory

• Flash memory

• Ethernet port

Which type of memory is faster, Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) or Solid State Drives (SSDs)?

• Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)

• Solid State Drives (SSDs)

• Both have the same speed

• Neither have speed

Which processor is responsible for display functions?

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

How is a computer connected to an Internet router in a home network?

• Ethernet port

• Wi-Fi radio networking

• Ethernet switch

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

How is a computer connected to the wider network in a business network?

• Ethernet port

• Wi-Fi radio networking

• Ethernet switch

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

What provides the Ethernet port in a computer?

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Network Interface Card (NIC)

What type of networking is supported by most home networks?

• Ethernet networking

• Wi-Fi radio networking

• Bluetooth networking

• Fiber optic networking