Grade 10 Hardware

What is the main purpose of a storage device in a computer system?

• Print documents

• Play music

• Cook dinner

• Save data and programs

Can you name three cool storage devices commonly found in computers?

• HDD, SSD, USB Flash Disk

• External Hard Drive

• DVD

• Floppy Disk

Why is the CPU socket on a motherboard like the heart of a computer?

• To charge the motherboard

• To store data on the motherboard

• To connect external devices to the motherboard

• To house the CPU and facilitate communication with other components on the motherboard.

What is the super cool function of RAM slots on a motherboard?

• RAM slots are used for connecting external hard drives

• RAM slots are used for connecting the power supply to the motherboard

• RAM slots are designed to hold the CPU in place

• RAM slots on a motherboard are used to physically insert RAM modules, allowing the system to access and store data temporarily for faster processing.

Can you identify three key players on a motherboard?

• SSD

• Ethernet port

• CPU, RAM, GPU

• Power supply

What is the purpose of a USB port on a computer?

• To charge the computer battery

• To enhance the computer's speed

• To connect external devices for data transfer and power supply

• To stream music directly from the USB port

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between VGA and HDMI ports?

• VGA ports are digital, HDMI ports are analog.

• VGA ports and HDMI ports both support audio and video signals.

• VGA ports are analog, HDMI ports are digital.

• VGA ports have higher resolution capabilities compared to HDMI ports.

What is the main superpower of an Ethernet port on a computer?

• To connect the computer to a secret spy network

• To give the computer the ability to fly

• To teleport the computer to a different dimension

• To provide the computer with lightning-fast internet

What is the super cool function of a headphone jack on a laptop?

• It allows users to listen to audio privately without disturbing others and provides a way to connect external audio devices.

• It increases the laptop's processing speed

• It charges the laptop battery faster

• It allows the laptop to print documents wirelessly

Can you name two cool gadgets that help computers do their thing?

• Keyboard, Mouse

• Scanner

• Printer

• Monitor