Computer Components Quiz

What is another name for a computer chassis?

• Tower

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Mouse

Which of the following is NOT a component held by a computer chassis?

• Mouse

• RAM

• Power Supply

• Motherboard

Identify the component that is responsible for supplying power to a computer.

• Video Card

• Power Supply

• USB peripheral

• Sound Card

Which component is essential for the computer’s memory?

• Hard disk drive

• CD-DVD drive

• RAM

• Chassis

What is the role of the motherboard in a computer?

• Connects all computer components

• Supplies power

• Provides external connectivity

• Enhances audio output

What is the primary function of a Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

• To display graphics

• To process instructions and manage the operation of the computer

• To store data permanently

• To power the computer system

Which of the following is NOT a step in the CPU sequence described in the material?

• Fetches instructions from memory

• Decodes instructions into machine language

• Executes the instructions

• Enhances the audio output

What does the CPU do after executing instructions?

• It shuts down the system

• It deletes the instructions

• It stores the result for later use

• It sends an output to the printer

What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?

• To store data

• To perform arithmetic and logical operations

• To manage the CPU's power supply

• To communicate with input/output devices

What does the Control Unit (CU) do with the data or instructions it receives?

• Stores the data permanently

• Executes data operations

• Directs operations based on interpreted instructions

• Transfers data directly to output devices