The Power of Gaming in the Classroom

What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

• Connects to the wireless home network

• Draws heat away from the processor

• Provides long term storage

• Processes information and carries out commands

What is the purpose of the heat sink in a computer?

• Processes information and carries out commands

• Provides long term storage

• Draws heat away from the processor

• Connects to the wireless home network

What is the function of the RAM in a computer?

• Connects to the wireless home network

• Processes information and carries out commands

• Provides long term storage

• Short term memory for performing calculations

What is the purpose of the hard drive in a computer?

• Draws heat away from the processor

• Provides long term storage

• Short term memory for performing calculations

• Processes information and carries out commands

What is the difference between magnetic platter hard drives and solid state drives?

• Magnetic platter hard drives are faster and more durable

• Solid state drives are slower and less durable

• Magnetic platter hard drives are more expensive

• Solid state drives are faster and more durable but also more expensive

What can be added to the expansion slots on a desktop computer's motherboard?

• RAM

• Video card

• Wireless card

• CPU

What is the function of the power supply unit in a computer?

• Takes power from the wall outlet and sends it to the components

• Draws heat away from the processor

• Provides long term storage

• Processes information and carries out commands

What is the purpose of the built-in battery in a laptop?

• Provides long term storage

• Takes power from the wall outlet and sends it to the components

• Allows the laptop to be used anywhere

• Processes information and carries out commands

What is the function of the expansion slots on a desktop computer's motherboard?

• Allows the laptop to be used anywhere

• Provides long term storage

• Takes power from the wall outlet and sends it to the components

• Allows for upgrading by adding expansion cards

What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?

• Processes information and carries out commands

• Contains important parts of the computer such as the CPU and RAM

• Provides long term storage

• Short term memory for performing calculations