Components of the Computer System - Computer Hardware

During a technology class, Benjamin was asked to identify different types of computer peripherals. The teacher posed a question to the class: What is an example of an input device?

• Speaker

• Monitor

• Printer

• Keyboard

Nora is working on her computer and needs to show her presentation to her classmates. Which device should she use to display the output from her computer?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Scanner

• Keyboard

Nora is looking to buy a new storage device for her computer. She wants to know which type of storage device uses magnetic disks.

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Optical Disc Drive (ODD)

• USB Flash Drive

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

During a computer assembly workshop, Anika asked her instructor, "What is the main circuit board in a computer called?"

• Motherboard

• CPU

• RAM

• Power Supply

In a bustling city, a central hub connects various districts and neighborhoods, allowing for smooth communication and transportation. Which component of this city connects the central hub to other parts of the city?

• Graphics Card

• Power Supply

• Motherboard

• Hard Drive

During a computer assembly workshop, Kai is explaining the different components of a computer. He asks the participants, "What is an example of internal hardware?"

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• Hard Drive

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• Graphics Card

Michael is working on a project that requires him to run multiple applications simultaneously on his computer. He notices that the computer is slowing down when he opens too many programs. What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system?

• To increase the computer's internet speed.

• To cool down the CPU during heavy tasks.

• The purpose of RAM in a computer system is to provide fast, temporary storage for data and instructions that the CPU needs to access quickly.

• To permanently store the operating system files.

Lily is looking to back up her important files and needs to choose a device for external storage. Which device should she consider?

• External hard drive

• Network router

• USB flash drive

• CD-ROM

Emma is learning how to use a computer for the first time. She wonders what the function of a keyboard is.

• To connect to the internet.

• To display images on the screen.

• To store data permanently.

• The function of a keyboard is to input data and commands into a computer.

Abigail is working on her laptop and needs to run multiple applications at the same time. She wonders what type of memory is used for temporary data storage while she is multitasking.

• ROM

• RAM

• Cache

• Hard Drive