Hardware Components: Building Blocks of Computers

Question 1

Where do we store games and videos on a computer?

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Hard drive

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RAM

Question 2

What do we use to write on a computer?

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Keyboard

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Mouse

Question 3

What is the name of the thing we see on when using a computer?

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Monitor

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Printer

Question 4

What is the name of the temporary memory in a computer used for?

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Running programs

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Storing games

Question 5

The 'brain' of a computer is the:

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CPU

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Printer

Question 6

Where do we save files and folders in a computer?

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Storage

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Memory

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Input device

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Output device

Question 7

What is the purpose of a monitor in a computer?

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To display information

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To receive user input

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To store data

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To connect to a network

Question 8

Which type of memory is used to store programs and data temporarily?

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RAM

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ROM

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Hard drive

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Flash drive

Question 9

What device is used to print documents on paper?

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Printer

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Scanner

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Camera

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Microphone

Question 10

Which component connects the different parts of a computer?

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Motherboard

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Processor

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Graphics card

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Power supply

Question 11

What is the key difference between RAM and ROM?

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RAM is temporary while ROM is permanent

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ROM is temporary while RAM is permanent

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RAM is faster than ROM

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ROM is faster than RAM

Question 12

What is the purpose of an input device?

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To receive data from a user

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To send data to a user

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To store data

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To process data

Question 13

What is the key difference between primary and secondary memory?

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Primary memory is faster but smaller, while secondary memory is slower but larger.

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Secondary memory is faster but smaller, while primary memory is slower but larger.

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They have the same speed and size.

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They perform different functions in the computer system.

Question 14

Which type of storage device is commonly used in smartphones and tablets?

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Flash Memory

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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Solid-State Drive (SSD)

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Optical Drive

Question 15

What is the primary function of an operating system?

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To manage computer hardware and software

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To provide a user-friendly interface

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To run application programs

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To store and retrieve user data

Question 16

Which input device allows users to point, select, and interact with items on a computer screen?

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Scanner

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Webcam

Question 17

The brain of a computer, responsible for executing instructions, is the:

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CPU

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Memory

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Storage

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Input/Output Device

Question 18

Computer memory temporarily stores:

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Programs and data

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Data permanently

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Connections between devices

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Information displayed on the screen

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a device used to input data into a computer?

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Scanner

Question 20

Hardware differs from software because it is:

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Physical, while software is intangible

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Used to run programs, while software stores data

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Used to connect devices, while software processes information

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Temporary, while software is permanent

Question 21

The key difference between a laptop and a desktop computer is that a laptop is:

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Portable

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Has a smaller screen

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Has less powerful hardware

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Uses batteries

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a physical (hardware) part of a computer system?

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Software

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CPU

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Keyboard

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Memory

Question 23

What is the main task of the CPU in a computer system?

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Processing data and instructions

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Storing data and programs

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Receiving input from users

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Displaying information on the screen

Question 24

Which type of memory is faster, but also often more expensive?

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RAM (Random Access Memory)

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ROM (Read-Only Memory)

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Hard Disk Drive

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USB (Universal Serial Bus) Drive

Question 25

What is one crucial function of an operating system in a computer?

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Managing the computer's hardware and software resources

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Running software programs

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Storing data permanently

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Processing data and instructions

Question 26

What is the primary distinction between a desktop computer and a laptop computer?

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Laptops are portable, unlike desktop computers.

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Desktop computers are larger and more powerful than laptops.

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Laptops are larger and more powerful than desktop computers.

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Desktop computers are portable, unlike laptops.

Question 27

What is the main reason for using a firewall in a computer system?

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To prevent unauthorized access to the computer

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To store data permanently

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To run software programs

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To process data and instructions

Question 28

Which part of a computer carries out operations like processing data and following instructions?

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Hard Disk Drive

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a device used to store data on a computer?

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Printer

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Hard disk drive (HDD)

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Solid state drive (SSD)

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USB flash drive

Question 30

Inside a computer, which component carries out instructions and calculations?

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CPU

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Memory

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Storage

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Input/Output devices

Question 31

Where are data and programs stored in a computer system?

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Storage

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CPU

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Memory

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Input/Output devices

Question 32

Which device allows you to type and enter commands into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Hard disk drive

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USB flash drive

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT considered a physical part (hardware) of a computer?

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Software

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CPU

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Memory

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Storage

Question 34

What is the commonly used abbreviation for the 'Central Processing Unit'?

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CPU

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MPU

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GPU

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FPU

Question 35

Which device displays visual information like images and text on the computer?

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Printer

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Scanner

Question 36

What type of computer memory temporarily stores data and instructions for the CPU to access quickly?

Accepted Answer

RAM

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ROM

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EEPROM

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Flash memory

Question 37

What is the main component of a computer system that executes instructions?

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Memory

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Storage

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Input/Output Device

Question 38

Which type of computer memory is used to temporarily store data that is currently being processed?

Accepted Answer

Random Access Memory (RAM)

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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Read-Only Memory (ROM)

Question 39

What hardware component provides permanent storage for data and programs?

Accepted Answer

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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Optical Disc Drive

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RAM

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USB Flash Drive

Question 40

Which input device allows users to enter text and commands into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Scanner

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Microphone

Question 41

What is the hardware component responsible for producing physical copies of digital documents?

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Printer

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Monitor

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Projector

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Speaker

Question 42

What is the main purpose of a video card in a computer system?

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Processing and displaying visual information

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Executing user commands

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Storing data

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Managing network connections

Question 43

What is the main function of a motherboard in a computer system?

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Connecting all the hardware components together

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Providing power to the system

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Storing data

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Processing data