Computer Components Quiz

To store long-term data

To transfer data between servers across a network

To manage the functions of a computer system by processing data and instructions

To convert electricity from AC to DC

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Cache Memory

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

Motherboard

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Converts analogue sound waves into digital data

Saves the data even when not being powered, so it can be accessed when the computer is next on and can be stored long-term

Stores data that is frequently accessed

Stores all programs that are currently running

Magnetic Storage

Optical Storage

Solid State Storage

Cloud Storage

Converts analogue sound waves into digital data when inputting audio through a microphone

Processes graphical data and converts it into a displayable output on a monitor

Transfers data between servers across a network

Allows computers to connect to networks and enables them to transfer data to other computers

Connects storage devices such as USB sticks or external hard drives

Allows data transfer to external HDD, SSD or optical drives

Enables data from an SD card to be transferred from a device like a camera to the computer

Connects computers to network devices such as a modem or router

SCSI is a protocol for attaching external devices to a computer system, while SAS is an improved version of SCSI that enables many more external devices to be connected at the same time

SCSI allows for quick transfer speeds and is primarily used to connect data storage to servers in large data centres, while SAS is a protocol for attaching external devices to a computer system

SCSI is primarily used to connect data storage to servers in large data centres, while SAS is a protocol for attaching external devices to a computer system

SCSI is an improved version of SAS that enables many more external devices to be connected at the same time to a computer system

Transfers data between servers across a network

Allows computers to connect to networks and enables them to transfer data to other computers

Converts analogue sound waves into digital data when inputting audio through a microphone

Processes graphical data and converts it into a displayable output on a monitor

To store long-term data

To manage and connect all the components of a computer system

To convert electricity from AC to DC

To transfer data between servers across a network