Computer Hardware Quiz

What type of memory is volatile and typically lost when the system is powered off?

• Primary storage

• Secondary storage

• Cache memory

• Virtual memory

Which component of a computer is often referred to as the "brain"?

• GPU

• Motherboard

• RAM

• CPU

What technology does an infrared device use to send messages between devices?

• Radio waves

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• Magnetic waves

Which communication device is commonly used for connecting devices like headphones and speakers to smartphones and computers?

• Wi-Fi device

• Infrared device

• Bluetooth device

• Smartphone

What is the primary function of a CPU in a computer?

• Rendering graphics

• Storing data

• Processing operations

• Providing network connectivity

What is the storage capacity of a kilobyte (kB)?

• 1024 bytes

• 1024 megabytes

• 8 bits

• 1 or 0

Which of the following is NOT a type of wired communication device?

• Bluetooth device

• Network card

• Modem

• Infrared device

What is the main purpose of a GPU in a computer system?

• Performing mathematical calculations for rendering graphics

• Managing network connections

• Storing audio data

• Controlling peripheral devices

Which hardware component enables a computer to connect to a local area network (LAN)?

• Sound card

• GPU

• Network card

• Microprocessor

Which type of communication device uses physical connections, like cables, to send and receive data?

• Wired devices

• Wireless devices

• Infrared devices

• Bluetooth devices