8525 Computer Hardware

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Performance Unit

• Computer Processor Unit

• Computer Programming Unit

Which component is primarily responsible for cooling the CPU?

• Heat Sink

• Power Supply

• Hard Drive

• Graphics Card

What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?

• To store data permanently

• To process graphics

• To store data temporarily for quick access

• To power the computer

Which of the following is a type of non-volatile storage?

• RAM

• SSD

• CPU

• GPU

Identify the input device.

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Printer

• Speaker

Identify the output device.

• Mouse

• Scanner

• Monitor

• Microphone

What unit is commonly used to measure the clock speed of a CPU?

• Gigabits (Gb)

• Gigahertz (GHz)

• Gigabytes (GB)

• TeraFLOPS

What does 'volatile' mean when talking about memory/storage?

• Volatile memory cannot be trusted to hold data

• Volatile memory is a type of hard drive that stores data indefinitely.
• Volatile memory is temporary storage that loses its data when power is lost.
• Volatile memory is permanent storage that retains its data when power is lost.

What does SSD stand for?

• Solid State Drive

• Super Speed Drive

• Secure Storage Device

• Standard Storage Disk

Which of the following is a common interface for connecting external storage devices?

• HDMI

• USB

• VGA

• DVI