U3: Processors & Chips

What is another name for the system unit case?

• Monitor

• Chassis

• Keyboard

• Mouse

What does the case of a computer or mobile device protect?

• Software

• User data

• Electronics

• Internet connection

How do peripheral devices normally communicate with the system unit?

• Using only wired technology

• Using only wireless technology

• Using both wired and wireless technology

• Using Bluetooth only

Which of the following is NOT a type of case shown in the diagram?

• Desktop tower case

• All-in-one desktop case

• Convertible tablet case

• Printer case

What is the main circuit board of a computer called?

• Hard Drive

• Processor

• Motherboard

• RAM

Which components attach to the motherboard?

• Monitor and Keyboard

• Processor and Memory

• Hard Drive and SSD

• Mouse and Printer

What is the function of the motherboard in a computer?

• To store data

• To process graphics

• To connect and allow communication between various electronic components

• To provide power to the computer

What is the primary material used to make computer chips?

• Plastic

• Silicon

• Copper

• Aluminum

What do integrated circuits on a computer chip contain?

• Large pathways

• Microscopic pathways

• Metallic pathways

• Optical pathways

What is the function of the microscopic pathways in an integrated circuit?

• Storing data

• Carrying electrical current

• Cooling the chip

• Displaying images