Hardware Components

___________ are physical, tangible parts of a computer system that collectively form the machinery necessary for computing and processing data

Which of the following is NOT a hardware Component?

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This hardware is known as the

• Hard drive

• CD Player

• CPU

• GPU

The CPU can be considered as part of which computer function

• Input

• Output

• Processing

• Storage

This is used to

• Upload information to the computer

• Store information from the computer

• Produces hard copy of information from the computer

• Display information from the computer

Which of the following statements are FALSE as to the function of the sound card

• Generating and recording audio

• Enables users to connect analog speakers, headphones and microphones to their computer.

• Produces actual audio output for the listener

• Most Modern Computers have a built-in sound card in the motherboard

Which of the following is NOT an input device

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Which of the following statement is FALSE as to the function of RAM

• RAM is used for temporary data storage in a computer system

• RAM (Random Access Memory) is a volatile type of memory, meaning that it loses its stored information when the power is turned off.

• The contents of RAM does not change as the computer performs different tasks.

• Provides temporary storage for data that the CPU is actively using

Which of the following is NOT a function of the motherboard

• The motherboard serves as a communication pathway between different hardware components.

• Provides essential firmware that initializes the computer during the boot process.

• The motherboard distributes power to various components of the computer.

• Performs the majority of the processing tasks, executing instructions, performing calculations, and managing data.

Which of the following is False as it relates to the CPU

• The CPU itself consists of a microprocessor, control unit, arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

• Provides essential firmware that initializes the computer during the boot process.

• The CPU is a chip (integrated circuit) that is mounted directly onto the motherboard.

• Performs the majority of the processing tasks, executing instructions, performing calculations, and managing data.