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Computer Components

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is considered an input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Printer

d)

Speaker

2.

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

a)

To store data

b)

To process instructions

c)

To display graphics

d)

To provide power

3.

Which type of storage device is known for having no moving parts and faster data access speeds?

a)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

b)

Solid State Drive (SSD)

c)

Optical Disc

d)

Floppy Disk

4.

What is the role of RAM in a computer system?

a)

To permanently store data

b)

To temporarily store data for quick access

c)

To process graphics

d)

To connect peripherals

5.

Which component of the motherboard is responsible for connecting the CPU to other parts of the computer?

a)

RAM slots

b)

Chipset

c)

Power connector

d)

USB ports

6.

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Scanner

c)

Monitor

d)

Microphone

7.

What does the acronym 'CPU' stand for?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Computer Power Unit

c)

Central Peripheral Unit

d)

Computer Processing Unit

8.

Which of the following is a characteristic of volatile memory?

a)

Data is retained when power is off

b)

Data is lost when power is off

c)

Data is stored permanently

d)

Data is stored on a disc

9.

Which component is often referred to as the 'brain' of the computer?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Motherboard

10.

What is the main purpose of a graphics card in a computer?

a)

To increase processing speed

b)

To manage network connections

c)

To render images and video

d)

To store data

11.

Which of the following is a type of non-volatile memory?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

Register

12.

What is the function of the power supply unit in a computer?

a)

To store data

b)

To convert AC to DC power

c)

To process instructions

d)

To connect to the internet

13.

Which of the following is a primary storage device?

a)

USB flash drive

b)

External hard drive

c)

RAM

d)

CD-ROM

14.

What is the purpose of the BIOS in a computer system?

a)

To manage software applications

b)

To initialise hardware during booting

c)

To store user data

d)

To provide internet connectivity

15.

Which of the following is a common unit of measurement for RAM size?

a)

Gigahertz (GHz)

b)

Gigabytes (GB)

c)

Megapixels (MP)

d)

Kilometres (km)