WorksheetsComputer System Components Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What are the three main components of a computerized input-process-output model?
Motherboard, Power Supply, Storage
Input, Process, Output
CPU, RAM, ROM
Hardware, Software, Data
What type of memory is known as the main memory of the computer system?
Secondary Memory
Cache Memory
Virtual Memory
Primary Memory
Which type of memory can be electrically erased and reprogrammed?
ROM
RAM
EEPROM
Cache Memory
What is the primary function of secondary memory?
To store data temporarily
To store data permanently
To process data
To manage memory allocation
Which of the following is an example of secondary memory?
RAM
CPU
SSD
Cache Memory
What does virtual memory allow a computer to do?
Increase physical RAM
Run more programs than available RAM
Store data permanently
Access data faster than RAM
What is the role of the northbridge chipset?
Connects the CPU to memory and high-speed peripherals
Supplies power to the motherboard
Stores system information
Handles input/output functions
Which port is used to connect a keyboard to a PC?
Ethernet Port
PS/2 Port
HDMI Port
USB Port
What is the purpose of the CMOS battery?
To manage memory allocation
To connect peripherals
To power the CPU
To store system settings
Which type of memory is faster but temporary?
Secondary Memory
Virtual Memory
ROM
RAM
What is the main function of the southbridge chipset?
Connects the CPU to RAM
Stores data permanently
Handles input/output functions
Manages power supply
Which of the following is a characteristic of virtual memory?
It cannot be used for multitasking
It is a type of primary memory
It uses secondary memory to extend RAM
It is faster than physical RAM
What type of connector is used for modern hard drives?
IDE Connector
SATA Connector
PCI Slot
USB Port
Which of the following is NOT a type of primary memory?
Cache Memory
RAM
SSD
ROM
What is the primary purpose of cache memory?
To increase the size of RAM
To manage input/output operations
To speed up data access for the CPU
To store data permanently
Which of the following is a type of non-volatile memory?
RAM
Virtual Memory
Cache Memory
Flash Memory
What is the function of the BIOS in a computer system?
To manage the operating system
To perform hardware initialization during booting
To provide a user interface
To store application data
