by Helena Christian
Understanding the components that make up a computer can greatly enhance your troubleshooting skills and overall tech-savviness. This quiz will guide you through the essential parts of a computer, testing your knowledge on everything from the motherboard to the power supply. Sharpen your mind and get ready to tackle these questions with confidence!
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Computer Parts Quiz Questions Overview
1. What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Computer Personal Unit
Central Performance Unit
Computer Processing Unit
2. Which component is responsible for rendering images and video?
RAM
GPU
SSD
HDD
3. What type of memory is volatile and loses its data when the power is turned off?
ROM
RAM
SSD
HDD
4. Which component is used to store the operating system and applications permanently?
RAM
ROM
HDD
CPU
5. What does SSD stand for?
Solid State Drive
Secure Storage Device
Systematic Storage Device
Solid Storage Disk
6. Which component connects all the other parts of a computer together?
CPU
GPU
Motherboard
Power Supply
7. What is the primary function of the power supply unit (PSU)?
To store data
To cool the computer
To supply power to the computer
To process data
8. Which component is responsible for keeping the CPU cool?
GPU
Heat Sink
PSU
RAM
9. What does BIOS stand for?
Basic Input Output System
Binary Input Output System
Basic Internal Output System
Binary Internal Output System
10. Which component is used to improve the speed of data access by storing frequently used data?
Cache Memory
RAM
HDD
SSD
11. What is the main function of the RAM in a computer?
To store the operating system
To store data permanently
To temporarily store data for quick access
To process data
12. Which port is commonly used to connect a monitor to a computer?
USB
HDMI
VGA
Ethernet
13. What is the purpose of a sound card in a computer?
To process graphics
To store data
To process audio
To connect to the internet
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