Computer Hardware Components
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What is the main circuit board inside the computer called?
The aim of this quiz is to practise identifying the main components found
inside the system case and their functions.
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What is the function of the power supply?
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The power supply protects against electrical shock
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The power supply converts power from the wall socket to a lower voltage
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The power supply protects the motherboard
Correct Answer
A. The power supply converts power from the wall socket to a lower voltage -
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Main memory is also known as
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RAM
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Secondary storage
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Software
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Disc drive
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A. RAM -
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What is ROM an abbreviation of?
Correct Answer
Read Only Memory
firmware - 5.
CPU is an abbreviation of
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Central Processing Unit
Central Processor Unit - 6.
What is the name of the following component?
Correct Answer
hard disk
hard drive
secondary storage
hard disk drive - 7.
What is the following called?
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System case
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Hard drive
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Adapter card
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Power supply
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CPU
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A. System case -
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Why are CD drives and DVD drives also referred to as optical drives?
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The disks are made of optical material
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A lens is used to read the data
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Light is used for reading the information
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A. Light is used for reading the information -
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