Computer Hardware Parts Quiz

What is the main circuit board in a computer that connects all the components together?

• motherboard

• powerboard

• controlboard

• mainframe

Which hardware component is used for storing data and files in a computer?

• Monitor

• Hard drive or SSD

• Mouse

• Keyboard

What type of memory is used for storing data that is being actively used by the computer?

• CD-ROM

• RAM

• Hard drive

• Floppy disk

Which hardware component is responsible for processing sound in a computer system?

• Sound card

• Graphics card

• CPU

• Motherboard

What hardware component is used to connect a computer to a network or the internet?

• Network interface card (NIC) or network adapter

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• USB cable

What hardware component is responsible for processing and rendering graphics in a computer system?

• CPU

• RAM

• Graphics card

• Hard Drive

What is the main processing unit of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer?

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

What is the component used to remove heat from the CPU to prevent overheating?

Choose 2 answers

• heat sink

• cooling fan

• thermal paste

• power supply unit

What is the hardware component used for storing data and files in a computer, but is faster than a traditional hard disk?

• USB Flash Drive

• Floppy Disk

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• CD-ROM

What is this device?

• RAM

• CPU

• Graphics Card

• Hard disk