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WorksheetsComputer Memory and CPU Components Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is the CPU often called?
The heart of the computer
The brain of the computer
The memory of the computer
The storage of the computer
What does the Control Unit (CU) do?
Performs arithmetic operations
Controls all the other parts of the CPU
Connects different parts of the computer
Stores data and instructions
What type of memory is RAM?
Permanent memory
Main memory
Long-term memory
External memory
Which memory stores the start-up instructions for the computer?
RAM
HDD
ROM
SSD
What is a characteristic of ROM?
Volatile
Non-volatile
Temporary storage
Loses data without power
What is the primary function of ROM in a computer?
Store user data
Manage running applications
Hold essential system firmware
Backup files
What is a disadvantage of a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
More expensive than SSDs
Slower than SSDs
Less storage capacity than SSDs
No moving parts
What type of storage device uses flash memory with no moving parts?
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Optical Disk
Flash Drive
Which of the following is an advantage of a Solid-State Drive (SSD)?
Cheaper per gigabyte than HDDs
Larger storage capacities
Faster read/write speeds
More prone to damage
What is a disadvantage of a Solid-State Drive (SSD)?
Slower than HDDs
More prone to damage
More expensive than HDDs
Larger storage capacities
Which of the following is a type of file?
Directory
Folder
Image
Path
What is a directory (folder) used for?
To store data under a name
To organize files and keep data structured
To indicate the type of file
To open a file
What does a file extension help the computer to do?
Store data
Organize files
Know which program to use to open a file
Increase storage capacity
Which storage device is typically more durable and reliable?
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Optical Disk
Flash Drive
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Central Performance Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Central Power Unit
Registers are...
Small temporary storage spaces inside drivers
Permanent computer storage
Small temporary storage spaces inside the CPU
Peripheral devices connected to the computer to allow storage
Why is RAM know as volatile?
The memory is wiped when the computer shuts down
The memory is saved when the computer shuts down?
The RAM stores everything inside the ROM when power is shut down
The computer blows up when the computer shuts down
What application lets you view all the files on your computer?
Microsoft Word
Windows Defender
The File Explorer
Calculator
What does RAM stand for?
(a)
What does ROM stand for?
(a)
What are the buses inside the CPU responsible for?
Move data between components
Deliver tacos to other components
Take data from all the components
Controls all the other components of the CPU
