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WorksheetsComputer Hardware Basics
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
My friend Joe wants to add another hard drive to his computer. What should he check to make sure his system will support it?
CPU
RAM
Expansion slots
PSU
You want to upgrade your computer to give it a faster boot time and more space for your files. What should you purchase?
CPU
HDD
SSD
RAM
Which of the following are hard drive connector types?
SATA
PATA
PCIe
AGP
Which component inside a computer produces the most heat
PSU
GPU
RAM
CPU
Which component of a computer is responsible for processing and rendering graphics?
GPU
CPU
RAM
Motherboard
What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer?
To provide physical protection for the computer and prevent damage.
To store and organize files, create documents, and edit photos.
To play video games, browse the internet, and watch movies.
To manage and control computer resources, provide a user interface, and execute programs.
Which component of a computer connects all the other components together?
processor
hard drive
RAM
motherboard
What is the role of a graphics card in a computer?
The role of a graphics card is to store and manage data on a computer.
The role of a graphics card is to provide power to the computer's components.
The role of a graphics card is to connect the computer to the internet.
The role of a graphics card is to render and display graphics on a computer monitor.
What is the primary function of the computer's RAM?
Store data permanently
Execute instructions
Temporary storage and working space for the computer
Connect all other components together
What is the function of a CPU in a computer?
To provide power to the computer's components.
To render and display graphics on a computer monitor.
To manage and control computer resources, provide a user interface, and execute programs.
To process instructions, perform calculations and manage data.
What is the role of a motherboard in a computer?
To render and display graphics on a computer monitor.
To serve as the main circuit board that connects all the computer hardware components together.
To process instructions, perform calculations and manage data.
To provide power to the computer's components.
A type of memory that is volatile, meaning it holds data only when the power is on. When the power is off, the contents are lost.
SATA cable
connects the hard drive to the motherboard
connects the power supply to the motherboard
connects the CPU fan to the heat sink
connects the hard drive to the CPU
ATX cable
10 pin cable that connects the CPU fan to the CPU
24 pin cable that supplies electrical current from the power supply to each of the components on the motherboard
12 pin cable that connects the hard drive to the motherboard
24 pin cable that provides electricity to the power supply
DVD/CD Drive
a disc for watching movies or listening to music
streams video
the disc contained on a hard drive
writes data onto removable discs, or reads data off of the disc.
RAM
permanently stores data like software and user files on a computer
is the brain of the computer, executing all programs
temporarily stores data allowing which increases the computer's processing power
temporarily stores data if you hard drive runs out of space
graphics card
processes images and sounds
processes images for display on the monitor
makes video games run faster
stores all images and videos on your computer
circuit
any cable that connects two components
cables that run from the power supply to the components to transmit electricity
path between two or more points along which an electrical current can transmit data.
a copper wire that conducts electricity
PCI slot
a slot that you insert the ATX cable
a slot that allows you to add peripherals like graphics cards or sound cards
a slot that allows you to connect the hard drive to the motherboard
a slot where you can insert RAM when you are upgrading your computer.
How many bits in a byte?
8
14
72
16
Examples of Input devices. Select all that apply
keyboard
monitor
touch screen
camera
microphone
Output devices. Check all that apply
Monitor
Mouse
Headphones
Touch Screen
Speakers
A peripheral
a screen that is very large, such as an IMAX screen that is so large you can't see the whole thing at once.
device such as a keyboard or printer, that is not part of the essential computer and are connected through ports.
any screen used to display graphics such as streaming videos or video games.
input devices
What are the FOUR main functions every computer does?
Input
Process
Erase
Input
Copy
Memory/Storage
Process
Output
Input
Memory/Storage
Socialize
Output
Input
Process
Memory/Storage
Output
Before touching the inside of a computer you need to....(check 3 that apply)
touch a grounded metal object
discharge any static buildup
make sure your computer is unplugged
unplug your parts from the motherboard
What does the heatsink do?
takes heat from the motherboard
absorbs heat from the cpu
blows heat away from the cpu
stays cool so that the cpu can
