Computer Processing and Components Quiz

What is the primary function of processing in a computer?

• To interpret and make sense of raw data

• To display graphics

• To connect to the internet

• To store data

How is a computer's processing similar to a human's nervous system?

• Both have a central unit and supporting structures

• Both can store memories

• Both use electricity to function

• Both are made of silicon

What advancement in CPU technology allows modern devices to have more than one CPU?

• The use of wireless technology

• The creation of touchscreens

• The development of multiprocessors

• The invention of the internet

Which two companies are the main manufacturers of CPUs?

• AMD and Intel

• Microsoft and Google

• Apple and Samsung

• NVIDIA and Qualcomm

How can you find out what kind of CPU your Windows computer has?

• Check the label on the computer

• Right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Properties'

• Look at the computer's manual

• Search online for the model number

What is Moore's Law?

• A law stating that computers will double in size every year

• A prediction that the number of transistors on a chip will double approximately every two years

• A rule that all computers must use silicon chips

• A guideline for the maximum speed of processors

Why are transistors important in computer processing?

• They store data

• They connect to the internet

• They send or do not send information, similar to neurons in the brain

• They display graphics

What material is commonly used to make integrated circuits?

• Copper

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Silicon

What is the primary role of a motherboard in a computer?

• To provide internet connectivity

• To store data

• To connect all devices and components

• To display images

What are the lines on a motherboard called that allow communication between parts?

• Cables

• Traces

• Pipes

• Wires