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Computer Science Hardware Quiz 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the CPU stand for?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Computer Processing Unit

c)

Central Program Unit

d)

Computer Program Unit

2.

What is the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

a)

Stores data temporarily

b)

Manages memory addresses

c)

Carries out arithmetic and logical operations

d)

Controls data flow

3.

What does the program counter (PC) do?

a)

Stores the current instruction

b)

Stores the address of the next instruction

c)

Stores data being read from memory

d)

Stores the address of the memory location

4.

Which type of memory is volatile?

a)

Read Only Memory (ROM)

只读存储器

b)

Backing Store

备份存储

c)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

随机存取存储器

d)

Flash memory 闪存

5.

What is the purpose of the control unit in a CPU?

a)

To execute instructions

b)

To manage memory

c)

To ensure synchronization of data flow

d)

To store data temporarily

6.

What does overclocking refer to?

a)

Increasing the RAM size

b)

Changing the clock speed to a higher value

c)

Reducing the CPU temperature

d)

Upgrading the operating system

7.

What is a dual core CPU?

a)

A CPU with two cores

b)

A CPU with eight cores

c)

A CPU with one core

d)

A CPU with four cores

8.

What does the term 'cache' refer to?

a)

A type of ROM

b)

Permanent storage

c)

A type of RAM

d)

Temporary memory for frequently used data

9.

What is the function of a router?

a)

To connect devices to a network

b)

To store data permanently

c)

To process instructions

d)

To manage memory addresses

10.

What is a MAC address?

a)

A protocol for data transfer

b)

A type of storage device

c)

A unique identifier for a device on a network

d)

A temporary IP address

11.

What does SSD stand for?

a)

Solid Storage Disk

b)

Solid State Drive

c)

Super Speed Drive

d)

Static Storage Device

12.

What is the purpose of a digital to analogue converter (DAC)?

a)

To manage network connections

b)

To store data permanently

c)

To convert analogue data into digital form

d)

To convert digital data into electric currents

13.

What is a virtual keyboard?

a)

An onscreen keyboard emulating a physical keyboard

b)

A keyboard that uses voice recognition

c)

A keyboard that connects via Bluetooth

d)

A physical keyboard

14.

What does dynamic RAM (DRAM) require?

a)

No need for refreshing

b)

No power to retain data

c)

Permanent storage

d)

Constant refreshing

15.

What is cloud storage?

a)

Storage on a USB drive

b)

Storage on a local hard drive

c)

Storage on a DVD

d)

Storage on offsite servers

异地服务器上的存储