Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - HSF

What does HSF stand for in the context of computers?

• Heat Sink and Fan

• High Speed Frequency

• Hard Drive Storage

• Home Security Firewall

What is the main purpose of a heat sink in a computer?

• To connect to the internet

• To store data

• To keep the CPU cool

• To power the computer

Why might a heat sink become too hot?

• Having too many programs open

• Using too much RAM

• Low battery power

• CPU running at full capacity

What is the role of a fan in combination with a heat sink?

• To keep both the CPU and heat sink at an acceptable temperature

• To increase the CPU speed

• To cool the monitor

• To charge the battery

What happens if the CPU temperature becomes too hot?

• The fan may speed up to help cool the processor and heat sink

• The computer shuts down

• The keyboard stops working

• The screen goes blank

What does the fan do in relation to the heat sink?

• Moves cool air across the heat sink

• Increases the CPU temperature

• Stores data

• Connects to the internet

Why is a fan used in combination with a heat sink?

• To keep both the CPU and heat sink at an acceptable temperature

• To make more noise

• To slow down the computer

• To increase power consumption

What does the CPU have built-in to keep track of its temperature?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Speedometer

• Ruler

What happens if the air surrounding the computer is too hot?

• The heat sink itself can become too hot

• The computer runs faster

• The fan stops working

• The CPU shuts down

What is the purpose of the fan moving cool air across the heat sink?

• To increase the CPU temperature

• To make the computer louder

• To slow down the processor

• To push hot air away from the computer