Exploring IT Hardware Components

What is the primary function of an input device?

• To connect different computers in a network.

• To provide data and control signals to a computer.

• To store data permanently in a computer.

• To display output from a computer.

Name three common input devices used with computers.

• Printer

• Monitor

• Projector

• Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

What is the role of an output device in a computer system?

• To connect the computer to the internet.

• The role of an output device is to present data from the computer to the user.

• To store data for future use.

• To process data and perform calculations.

List two examples of output devices.

• Speaker

• Monitor, Printer

• Scanner

• Keyboard

What type of storage device uses magnetic disks?

• USB Flash Drive

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Optical Disc Drive (ODD)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

What is the difference between SSD and HDD?

• SSD is faster and more durable than HDD, which is slower and has moving parts.

• HDD is faster and more durable than SSD.

• SSD is cheaper and has more storage than HDD.

• SSD uses magnetic disks while HDD uses flash memory.

Identify the main components found on a motherboard.

• USB drive bay

• CPU socket, RAM slots, expansion slots, power connectors, storage connectors, chipset, I/O ports.

• Cooling fan

• Graphics card slot

What is the primary function of the RAM on a motherboard?

• To execute instructions from the CPU.

• To store data permanently.

• To temporarily hold data and instructions for the CPU.

• To manage power distribution to components.

What does a power supply unit (PSU) do in a computer?

• The PSU supplies power to the computer's components.

• The PSU connects the computer to the internet.

• The PSU stores data for the computer.

• The PSU cools the computer's components.

What is the purpose of RAM on a motherboard?

• To provide a backup for hard drive data.

• The purpose of RAM on a motherboard is to provide fast, temporary storage for data and instructions that the CPU needs while performing tasks.

• To cool down the CPU during heavy tasks.

• To permanently store the operating system files.