Basic Computer Components Quiz

What is the main printed circuit board in a computer called?

• Central Processing Unit

• Random Access Memory

• Motherboard

• Power Supply Unit

What does the Power Supply Unit (PSU) do?

• Converts DC to AC electricity

• Processes instructions

• Converts AC to DC electricity

• Stores data permanently

What is the function of Random Access Memory (RAM)?

• Permanent data storage

• Temporary storage of data and instructions

• Power supply distribution

• Cooling the CPU

Which component is referred to as the 'control center' of a computer?

• Motherboard

• Central Processing Unit

• Hard Disk Drive

• Power Supply Unit

What type of storage device is a Hard Disk Drive?

• Temporary storage

• Optical storage

• Non-volatile storage

• Volatile memory

What is the purpose of a heat sink?

• To connect peripherals

• To convert AC to DC

• To draw heat away from components

• To store data

What does CD-ROM stand for?

• Compact Disk Read-Only Memory

• Compact Data Read-Only Memory

• Compact Data Random-Only Memory

• Compact Disk Random-Only Memory

Which connector is used for SATA drives?

• Molex 4 pin

• SATA 15-pin

• Floppy drive 4 pin

• ATX 24-pin

What type of port is used to connect a monitor?

• USB port

• HDMI port

• LAN port

• Audio port

What does the USB port stand for?

• Universal Storage Bus

• Universal Serial Bus

• Universal System Bus

• Unified Serial Bus