IGCSE Computer Science – Hardware Quiz

What is the brain of the computer?

• RAM

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• GPU

Which unit in the CPU performs arithmetic and logic operations?

• Control Unit

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• Register

• Address Bus

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Real Application Memory

• Remote Access Module

Which memory type is non-volatile?

• RAM

• ROM

• Cache

• Register

Which is the fastest memory in a computer?

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• Cache

• SSD

Which storage device uses spinning magnetic disks?

• SSD

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• USB Flash Drive

• DVD

What does SSD stand for?

• Secure Storage Device

• Solid State Drive

• Software Storage Disk

• Smart System Data

Which device is an example of an input device?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Speaker

Which of the following is an output device?

• Scanner

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Microphone

Which port is commonly used to connect a monitor?

• USB

• HDMI

• Ethernet

• Audio Jack