Guest Speaker Quiz (Parts of a Computer)

IT stands for (a)  

• Information Technology
• Internet Technology
• Internal Transfer
• International Trade

Identify the parts inside a computer (Not the screen).

• CPU and Hard Drive

• Monitor and Keyboard

• Mouse and Printer

• Speakers and Webcam

What is under the metal plate in the hard drive?

• A shiny mirror

• A plastic cover

• A rubber gasket

• A circuit board

Why would you not want to touch the gold or metal pieces of the hard drive or ram?

• It can cause static damage.

• It will improve performance.

• It will make the device lighter.

• It will increase storage capacity.

What is the function of thermal paste?

• To cool down the CPU directly

• To improve the thermal conductivity between the CPU and the heatsink

• To act as a permanent adhesive for the CPU

• To provide electrical insulation for the CPU

A Serial Ata cable (SATA) is used for?

• Connecting storage devices like hard drives and SSDs to the motherboard

• Connecting a computer to a network

• Transmitting video signals to a monitor

• Powering a computer's CPU

A CPU (Central processing unit) is made with:

• Silicon

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

The main component in the middle of a fiber optic cable is:

• Glass

• Copper wire

• Aluminum foil

• Rubber insulation

How does the internet travel?

• Through cables and satellites

• Via radio waves only

• By physical mail

• Through sound waves

The purpose of a video graphics or BGA cable is to:

• Transmit audio signals

• Connect a computer to a monitor

• Provide power to a device

• Connect to the internet