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Computer Hardware and Components Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the CPU?

a)

Store data

b)

Process information and execute instructions

c)

Display images

d)

Connect to the internet

2.

Which computer component is responsible for displaying images and videos?

a)

Keyboard

b)

CPU

c)

Monitor

d)

Hard Drive

3.

What does RAM do in a computer?

a)

Stores data permanently

b)

Processes graphics

c)

Provides temporary memory for active programs

d)

Controls input devices

4.

Which device is used to store data permanently?

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive (HDD/SSD)

c)

CPU

d)

Monitor

5.

What is the function of the power supply unit (PSU)?

a)

Provides power to all computer components

b)

Stores files and applications

c)

Cools down the computer

d)

Processes data

6.

Which part is responsible for controlling the cursor on the screen?

a)

Monitor

b)

Mouse

c)

Speaker

d)

Hard Drive

7.

What does a keyboard do?

a)

Displays images

b)

Processes commands

c)

Allows users to input text and commands

d)

Stores data

8.

What does the motherboard do?

a)

Displays images

b)

Connects all hardware components together

c)

Stores data permanently

d)

Cools down the computer

9.

What is the role of a graphics card (GPU)?

a)

Enhances visual performance and rendering

b)

Stores important files

c)

Controls the cooling system

d)

Processes audio

10.

What does an SSD do better than an HDD?

a)

Runs quieter and faster

b)

Provides better visuals

c)

Works as a processor

d)

Displays information

11.

What does a cooling fan do?

a)

Connects to the internet

b)

Keeps the computer from overheating

c)

Stores system files

d)

Provides extra storage

12.

Which device allows you to hear sounds from the computer?

a)

Monitor

b)

Speaker

c)

Mouse

d)

Keyboard

13.

What is the function of a printer?

a)

Scans documents

b)

Converts digital files into printed copies

c)

Displays images

d)

Stores data

14.

What type of memory is volatile and is erased when the computer turns off?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

SSD

c)

RAM

d)

Flash Drive

15.

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

a)

Monitor

b)

Speaker

c)

Keyboard

d)

Printer

16.

Which of these components processes sound for output devices?

a)

Sound Card

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

Graphics Card

17.

What does the BIOS do in a computer?

a)

Controls hardware startup and initialization

b)

Displays images on the screen

c)

Runs software applications

d)

Connects to the internet

18.

What does an Ethernet port allow a computer to do?

a)

Connect to a wired network

b)

Print documents

c)

Store files

d)

Play sound

19.

What is the primary function of a webcam?

a)

Record and capture video

b)

Store photos

c)

Display images

d)

Process data

20.

What does a USB port allow users to do?

a)

Connect external devices like flash drives and keyboards

b)

Display graphics

c)

Store internet settings

d)

Process data

21.

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

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Printer

d)

Scanner

22.

What is the function of a scanner?

a)

Converts physical documents into digital format

b)

Prints documents

c)

Displays text and images

d)

Stores data permanently

23.

Which type of memory is permanently built into the motherboard?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

SSD

d)

Cache

24.

What does a touchpad do?

a)

Displays graphics

b)

Controls the cursor without a mouse

c)

Produces sound output

d)

Stores temporary data

25.

Which device is primarily used for video conferencing?

a)

Speaker

b)

Webcam

c)

Hard Drive

d)

RAM