Computer Hardware

What is the peripheral machine that outputs pictures and/or text onto paper?

• Scanner

• Printer

• Photocopier

• Fax Machine

What is the difference between HDD and SSD?

• HDD uses flash memory and has no moving parts, while SSD uses spinning disks to read/write data.

• HDD uses spinning disks to read/write data, while SSD uses flash memory and has no moving parts.

• HDD is faster than SSD because it has more storage capacity.

• HDD is a type of SSD that uses magnetic storage.

What does the term 'peripheral' refer to in computer hardware?

• Devices that are part of the core computer architecture.

• Devices that are connected to the computer but are not part of the core computer architecture, such as printers and scanners.

• Devices that enhance the computer's processing power.

• Devices that are used for data storage within the computer.

What is the role of firmware in computer hardware?

• Firmware is a type of software that provides low-level control for a device's specific hardware.

• Firmware is a type of hardware that enhances the performance of a computer.

• Firmware is an operating system that manages computer resources.

• Firmware is a type of application software used for user interface.

What is the chip that executes instructions in a software program and is considered the brain of a computer?

• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Motherboard

What is the main function of a motherboard in a computer?

• To connect all components of the computer and allow communication between them.

• To store data permanently and temporarily.

• To provide power to the computer's components.

• To manage the computer's cooling system.

What device forwards packets of data between computers and networks, often using wifi?

• Switch

• Router

• Modem

• Access Point

What is the role of a graphics processing unit (GPU)?

• To manage the computer's memory and storage.

• To render images, animations, and video for the computer's display.

• To process audio signals for sound output.

• To control the computer's power supply.

What is the function of a case in a computer?

• To house and protect the internal components of the computer.

• To increase the processing speed of the computer.

• To store data permanently.

• To provide power to the computer.

What is the function of a network interface card (NIC)?

• To allow a computer to connect to a network and communicate with other devices.

• To increase the processing speed of a computer.

• To store data permanently on a computer.

• To manage the power supply of a computer.