Inside a Computer Review for Quiz

What is the motherboard in a computer?

• The computer's secondary circuit board

• The computer's main circuit board

• The computer's external circuit board

• The computer's auxiliary circuit board

Where is the CPU located in a computer?

• Outside the computer case

• Inside the computer case on the motherboard

• Inside the power supply unit

• Attached to the computer's monitor

What is the CPU sometimes referred to as?

• The heart of the computer

• The brain of the computer

• The hand of the computer

• The eye of the computer

What happens to the data in RAM when the computer is turned off?

• It is permanently saved

• It is transferred to the CPU

• It disappears

• It is printed out

RAM is a type of ________ memory.

• Long-term

• Short-term

• Permanent

• External

How is RAM measured?

• Kilobytes (KB) and megabytes (MB)

• Gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB)

• Megabytes (MB) and gigabytes (GB)

• Bytes (B) and kilobytes (KB)

What can cause your computer to lag when you have several programs open?

• Not enough hard drive space

• Not enough RAM

• Too many cables connected

• Static electricity buildup

What is the role of the HARD DRIVE in a computer?

• It converts power from the wall outlet

• It is responsible for what you see on the monitor

• It stores software and files for long-term storage

• It provides expansion slots for cards

What should you do before touching the inside of the computer to prevent static electricity damage?

• Unplug the computer and touch a grounded metal object

• Save all your files to the hard drive

• Install more RAM

• Connect more cables

What are expansion slots on the motherboard used for?

• To convert power from the wall outlet

• To store data for long-term usage

• To add various types of expansion cards

• To display content on the monitor