WorksheetsComputer Components Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What does the system unit (tower) contain?
Only the power supply
Only the motherboard
All the inner workings of a computer
Only the peripherals
What is the primary function of a monitor?
To store data
To provide visual output
To process data
To input data only
Which device is used to type words or numbers on a computer?
Mouse
Monitor
Keyboard
System unit
What is the function of a mouse in a computer system?
To display images
To type text
To move the cursor and click
To store files
What is the function of a printer in computer hardware?
It connects computers to the internet.
It creates hard copies of things displayed on your monitor.
It allows you to hear sounds from videos and games.
It connects your monitor to your computer.
Which device is used to connect computers to the internet?
Printer
Speakers
Router/Modem
VGA Port
What is the primary function of speakers in a computer system?
To connect to the internet
To create hard copies
To allow you to hear sounds from videos, games, etc.
To connect your monitor to your computer
What is an example of a peripheral device?
Router
VGA Port
Printer
Speakers
What is the purpose of a VGA Port?
To connect to the internet
To create hard copies
To allow you to hear sounds
To connect your monitor to your computer
What is the primary function of an Ethernet port?
To connect to wireless networks
To connect to the internet via a hard-wired connection
To charge devices
To connect audio devices
Which type of port is commonly used for connecting keyboards, mice, and smartphones?
USB B port
HDMI port
USB A port
Ethernet port
What is the USB B port primarily used for?
Connecting to the internet
Charging mobile devices
Plugging in printers and scanners
Connecting audio devices
What is the function of an Audio Jack Port?
It is used for charging devices.
It is used for inputting and outputting audio.
It supplies power to the computer.
It cools the processor.
What is the role of the Power Supply in a computer?
It cools the processor.
It charges portable devices.
It converts and distributes power throughout the computer.
It outputs audio to speakers.
What component sits on top of the heat sink and helps cool the processor?
Power Supply
Processor Fan
Audio Jack Port
Power Connector Port
What is the primary function of a heat sink in a computer?
To store data temporarily
To process all data and run programs
To pull heat away from the processor
To add additional peripherals to a computer
Which component is considered the brain of the computer?
RAM
Heat Sink
CPU/processor
Expansion Slots
What is RAM used for in a computer?
Long-term data storage
Short-term memory storage
Processing all data and running programs
Cooling the processor
What is the primary role of a Hard Drive in a computer?
It processes data and executes instructions.
It stores long-term memory such as the operating system, programs, and files.
It provides power to the computer components.
It connects the computer to external devices.
What is the function of a Motherboard in a computer system?
It stores data permanently.
It allows all the components plugged into it to communicate with each other.
It provides internet connectivity.
It cools down the computer components.
What is the purpose of an external power cord in a computer setup?
To connect the computer to the internet
To connect the monitor to the tower
To provide power to the computer
To connect audio devices to the computer
What type of cable is used to connect microphones, headphones, and speakers to a computer?
Ethernet cable
VGA cable plug
Audio cable
External power cord
Which cable is used to connect a computer to the internet?
VGA cable plug
Audio cable
External power cord
Ethernet cable
