Hardware Basics - Computer Terms

What is the main circuit board everything else connects to in a computer?

• Motherboard

• Hard Drive

• Power Supply

• Graphics Card

Which component is known as the 'brain' that processes instructions in a computer?

• CPU

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Hard Drive

Where are active programs and data temporarily stored for quick access in a computer?

• RAM

• Hard Disk

• ROM

• Cache

What is your computer’s long-term storage for files, programs, and the operating system itself called?

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• CPU

• Monitor

Which type of storage makes your computer boot up and load programs much quicker and is pricier than a hard drive?

• SSD

• DVD

• USB Flash Drive

• CD-ROM

What is an even faster SSD interface that provides the quickest response times?

• NVMe

• SATA

• USB 3.0

• PCI

Which special processor is optimized for graphics and is critical for gaming, 3D work, and video editing?

• GPU

• CPU

• RAM

• SSD

What is the power supply unit that converts AC power from your wall outlet to DC power the computer components need called?

• PSU

• GPU

• CPU

• RAM

What is a versatile high-speed connector for add-in cards like GPUs, SSDs, and capture cards called?

• PCIe

• SATA

• USB

• HDMI

Fill in the blank: ________ refers to a computer’s physical size and shape, like a laptop vs a desktop tower.

• Form Factor

• Processor

• RAM

• Operating System