Computer Hardware Knowledge Year 8

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Power Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Control Processing Unit

What are examples of input devices?

• monitors, printers, speakers, headphones

• hard drives, USB drives, memory cards, CDs

• televisions, projectors, cameras, game consoles

• keyboards, mice, touchscreens, scanners, microphones

What are examples of output devices?

• hard drive, motherboard, RAM

• keyboard, mouse, CPU

• scanner, microphone, headphones

• monitors, printers, speakers, projectors

What does ROM stand for?

• Random-Access Memory

• Read-Once Memory

• Read-Optional Memory

• Read-Only Memory

Which component of a computer is considered the brain of the system?

• Motherboard

• Graphics Card

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Hard Drive

Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains data even when the computer is turned off?

• RAM

• Cache

• ROM

• Hard Drive

Which device allows users to interact with a computer by providing input?

• keyboard

• mouse

• monitor

• printer

What does RAM stand for in computer terminology?

• Random Access Memory

• Read Access Memory

• Randomly Allocated Memory

• Read Allocated Memory

What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?

• It is where the computer's memory is stored

• It is the main circuit board that connects all the components of the computer

• It is where the computer's graphics are processed

• It is where the computer's power supply is located