Level 1 - Hardware Quiz

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

What is used to transfer data between components inside a computer or even between computers?

• Buses
• Firmware
• Power Supply Unit (PSU)
• Drives

Which component of a computer system converts AC power from a wall outlet into DC power that can be used by the individual components of the system?

• Motherboard
• Power Supply Unit (PSU)
• RAM
• CPU

What does RAM stand for?

• Random-Access Memory
• Read-Access Memory
• Rapid-Access Memory
• Rotating-Access Memory

What is the primary component of a computer system responsible for executing instructions?

• Motherboard
• Power Supply
• RAM
• CPU

Which of the following is NOT a type of drive used for storing data and programs?

• Hard disk drive
• Solid-state drive
• Optical drive
• Input drive

What category of computer hardware do keyboards, mice, scanners, and cameras belong to?

• Input devices
• Output devices
• Processing devices
• Storage devices

Which of the following is NOT considered an output device?

• Monitor
• Printer
• Scanner
• Speaker

What is the Power-on Self-test (POST)?

• A test the computer must complete to verify all hardware is working properly before starting the remainder of the boot process.
• A test that checks if the computer's software is up to date.
• A test to determine if the computer's power supply is functioning properly.
• A test that evaluates the performance of a computer's processor.

What is an all-in-one desktop computer?

• A desktop computer with built-in monitor, keyboard, and mouse
• A desktop computer with all components except peripheral devices in the same case as the monitor
• A desktop computer that can transform into a tablet
• A desktop computer that has all components in separate cases