Exploring Computer Components and Their Functions

Exploring Computer Components and Their Functions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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This video tutorial provides an overview of the basic parts of a computer and their functions. It covers the computer case, motherboard, CPU, RAM, graphics card, sound card, storage devices like HDD and SSD, power supply unit, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and common peripherals such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Each component's role and function within the computer system are explained to give viewers a comprehensive understanding of how computers operate.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the computer case?

To store data

To house all computer components

To process data

To supply power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the motherboard?

To store data

To convert AC to DC

To connect all computer components

To output audio

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component is considered the brain of the computer?

GPU

CPU

RAM

Motherboard

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of RAM in a computer?

To process graphics

To store permanent data

To provide fast read and write access

To supply power

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes an SSD from an HDD?

SSD has moving parts

HDD is faster than SSD

SSD uses flash memory

HDD uses flash memory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component is used for audio output in most computers?

RAM

CPU

GPU

Sound card

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the power supply unit in a computer?

To input data

To store data

To convert AC to DC

To process graphics

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