COURSE WORK 2: Computer Hardware Quiz

In computers, the CPU speed is measured in:

• hertz

• bytes

• inches

• grams

Which of the following is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

• Store data

• Perform calculations and process instructions

• Connect peripherals

• Display graphics

What does RAM stand for, and what is its primary purpose?

• Read Access Memory; to permanently store files

• Random Access Memory; to temporarily store data for quick access

• Readable Access Memory; to enhance video output

• Random Application Memory; to manage applications

Name one function of RAM

• Stores data and instructions currently being used

• Stores data permanently on the computer

• Stores data that has been erased by the user

• Stores start-up instructions required by the computer

Which of the following devices is used to input data into a computer?

• Mouse

• Speaker

• USB flash drive

• External hard drive

Which of the following sequences shows the increase in computer memory capacity?

• Megabyte Terabyte Gigabyte

• Megabyte Gigabyte Terabyte

• Terabyte Gigabyte Megabyte

• Gigabyte Kilobyte Megabyte

Which of the following is NOT a hardware component of a computer system?

• Data file

• Main memory

• Peripheral device

• Central processing unit

Before purchasing a computer, James was given a sheet with the following hardware specifications.

 

Intel Atom Processor N270

(1.6 Ghz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache)

1Gb DDR2 SDRAM

10.1” Widescreen Display (1024 x 600)

Intel graphics Media Accelerator

(GMA) 950

160 Gb, 2.5 inch, 5400 RPMSATA Hard Drive

3 USB ports

Wireless 802.11g (1397) Mini Card

24 WHr Lithium- Ion Battery (3-cell)

Based on the specifications given above, what is the speed of the processor?

• 512 K

• 1 Gb

• 1.6 Ghz

• 802.11 g

Before purchasing a computer, James was given a sheet with the following hardware specifications.

 

Intel Atom Processor N270

(1.6 Ghz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache)

1Gb DDR2 SDRAM

10.1” Widescreen Display (1024 x 600)

Intel graphics Media Accelerator

(GMA) 950

160 Gb, 2.5 inch, 5400 RPMSATA Hard Drive

3 USB ports

Wireless 802.11g (1397) Mini Card

24 WHr Lithium- Ion Battery (3-cell)

How would a game requiring two gigabytes (2 Gb) of RAM perform on this system?

• The game will work as expected

• The game will work but maybe slower than expected

• The game will not work

• The game will work but no more games can be installed

Before purchasing a computer, James was given a sheet with the following hardware specifications.

 

Intel Atom Processor N270

(1.6 Ghz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache)

1Gb DDR2 SDRAM

10.1” Widescreen Display (1024 x 600)

Intel graphics Media Accelerator

(GMA) 950

160 Gb, 2.5 inch, 5400 RPMSATA Hard Drive

3 USB ports

Wireless 802.11g (1397) Mini Card

24 WHr Lithium- Ion Battery (3-cell)

Based on the specifications given above, what is the size of the monitor of this system?

• a) 10.1”                 

• 1 Gb

• 1.6 Ghz        

• 802.11 g