Computer Hardware Quiz

A fast (and permanent) access storage device used in computers.

• Solid State Drive

• Graphics Processing Unit

• Network Interface Card

• Random Access Memory

A circuit board with ports and sockets used to connect all of the main devices of a computer.

• Solid State Drive

• Graphics Processing Unit

• Motherboard

• Random Access Memory

Why should a school consider upgrading to fiber optic internet connections?

• They hold more data than copper cable.

• They require less maintenance than copper cables.

• They are faster than copper cable

• They enhance the physical security of the network.

Imagine you're building a high-end gaming PC to play the latest games at maximum settings. Which component is crucial for rendering game graphics and delivering them to your monitor at high frame rates?

• GPU (graphics card)

• SSD

• BIOS

A component with a built-in wired network port that allows the computer to connect to a network.

• Central Processing Unit

• Graphics Processing Unit

• Network Interface Card

• Solid-State Drive

Imagine you are shopping online on a new website. Which of the following internet network protocols would you check to ensure your payment information is secure?

• http

• httpp

• hppts

• https

What type of memory retains its contents when the power is turned off (permanent)?

• Non-volatile memory
• RAM

• cloud memory

• no memory

Molly needs to collaborate in real time with other peers located in another part of the country. Her peers will also need real time access to the same files. What software applications (apps) would be most helpful?

• Microsoft Word

• Zoom

• Google Drive

Imagine you're working on a document on your computer, and suddenly there's a power outage. The data you were working on is lost because it was stored in what type of storage?

• Volatile Storage

• Network-Attached-Storage

• Non-Volatile Storage

A temporary type of computer memory which stores all the information your device needs right away. Once the computer is turned off, this memory is lost.

• Volatile Storage

• Network-Attached-Storage

• Non-Volatile Storage