Inside The Personal Computer

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Tests basic knowledge of the personal computer. Introduction to hardware.

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1.

This is a special type of memory chip that uses a small battery to retain information about your PC's hardware configuration even while the computer is turned off.
- A.
  
  Video Card
- B.
  
  CMOS
- C.
  
  Hardware Chip
- D.
  
  BIOS
- E.
  
  Expansion Slot
2.

This component of the pc has magnetic recordings of your programs and documents on hard, thin platters.
- A.
  
  Power Supply
- B.
  
  Floppy Drive
- C.
  
  Thin Drive
- D.
  
  Keyboard Port
- E.
  
  Hard Drive
3.

This port allows keyboards, input devices, flash memory, printers, and other devices to connect to the PC without encountering resource conflicts.
- A.
  
  USB Port
- B.
  
  Parallel Port
- C.
  
  Modem
- D.
  
  Expansion Slot
- E.
  
  BIOS
4.

This component translates image information into the varying electrical currents needed to display an image on the monitor.
- A.
  
  Sound Card
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  CD-ROM
- D.
  
  Video Card
- E.
  
  Microprocessor
5.

This component is often called the brains of a computer, is a tight, complex collection of transistors arranged so that they can be used to manipulate data
- A.
  
  Data Processor
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  Microprocessor
- D.
  
  Heat Sink
- E.
  
  Real-Time Clock
6.

All electricity enters your PC through this shielded metal box.
- A.
  
  Fan
- B.
  
  Electricity Box
- C.
  
  Disk Controller
- D.
  
  Power Supply
- E.
  
  CMOS Battery
7.

This component is used to dissipate heat so that internal components of the microprocessor don't melt.
- A.
  
  Processor Cooler
- B.
  
  Keyboard Port
- C.
  
  Sound Card
- D.
  
  Heat Sink
- E.
  
  USB Port
8.

This component uses a laser beam to read data from a spiral of indentation and flat areas on a layer of metallic film.
- A.
  
  Hard Drive
- B.
  
  Video Card
- C.
  
  Floppy Drive
- D.
  
  Laser Drive
- E.
  
  CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
9.

This component has a vibrating crystal that sets the pace and synchronizes the work of all other components.
- A.
  
  CMOS
- B.
  
  BIOS
- C.
  
  Real-Time Clock
- D.
  
  Crystal Clock
- E.
  
  Serial Port
10.

This component connects your PC to a telephone line so that you can get to information services and the Internet.
- A.
  
  Telephone Port
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  Parallel Port
- D.
  
  Modem
- E.
  
  CMOS
11.

How much data can a CD hold?
- A.
  
  65 bytes
- B.
  
  650 gigabytes
- C.
  
  600 megabytes
- D.
  
  650 megabytes
- E.
  
  4.7 gigabytes
12.

This component serves as an intermediary between the operating software running your computer and the various hardware components.
- A.
  
  BIOS
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  Intermediate Chip
- D.
  
  Mouse Port
- E.
  
  Disk Controller
13.

This component contains circuitry for recording and reproducing multimedia sound.
- A.
  
  Sound Port
- B.
  
  Serial Port
- C.
  
  CMOS
- D.
  
  Fan
- E.
  
  Sound Card
14.

RAM is where the computer stores programs and data while it uses them. What do the letters stand for?
- A.
  
  Random Applied Memory
- B.
  
  Random Access Memory
- C.
  
  Round Access Memory
- D.
  
  Real Access Memory
- E.
  
  Random Access Module
15.

True or False. An expansion slot contains system files that operate your computer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

True or False. When the computer is turned off, the contents of RAM are saved.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

True or False. Because a hard drive produces so much heat, a heat sink is used to dissipate the heat so that the internal components don't melt.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

True or False. A hard drive uses a small battery to retain information about your PC's hardware configuration.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

True or False. The BIOS draws cool air over heat critical components inside the PC case.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False