Hardware Components: The Building Blocks of Computers

Question 1

What type of memory temporarily stores instructions and data while the computer is running?

Accepted Answer

RAM

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ROM

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Cache

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Flash drive

Question 2

Which port is commonly used to connect a display to a computer?

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HDMI

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USB

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Ethernet

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Serial

Question 3

What is the purpose of a heat sink in a computer?

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To dissipate heat from components to prevent overheating

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To store data

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To connect peripherals

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To amplify sound

Question 4

Which measure describes the rate at which data is transferred between components?

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Bandwidth

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Capacity

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Latency

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Throughput

Question 5

What is the primary role of the BIOS in a computer?

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To initialize hardware and load the operating system

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To store user data

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To process data

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To connect peripherals

Question 6

What is the purpose of using an expansion card in a computer?

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To enhance functionality or upgrade existing components

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To store data

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To connect peripherals

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To improve cooling

Question 7

What is the purpose of firmware in a computer system?

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Providing low-level instructions for hardware components, such as the motherboard

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Storing user data and settings

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Processing user input and output

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Connecting different hardware components

Question 8

What is the purpose of a bus in a computer system?

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Transferring data between different components within the computer

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Storing data and programs

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Processing user input and output

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Providing power to hardware components

Question 9

What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?

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To store the operating system and applications while the computer is running

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To store data permanently

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To process instructions and data

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To provide input to the computer

Question 10

Which of the following is a type of volatile storage?

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RAM

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Hard Disk Drive

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Solid State Drive

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Flash Drive

Question 11

What is the main purpose of an input device?

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To receive data from outside the computer

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To display information

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To store data

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To process data

Question 12

What is the purpose of a computer bus?

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To connect different components within a computer

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To store data temporarily

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To process instructions

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To provide input to the computer

Question 13

What is one advantage of using cloud storage?

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Remote access to data

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Increased data security

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Unlimited storage capacity

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Faster data processing

Question 14

What is the main difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is physical, while software is digital

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Software is physical, while hardware is digital

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Hardware is used for processing, while software is used for storage

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Hardware is used for storage, while software is used for processing

Question 15

Which component of a computer executes instructions and performs calculations?

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CPU

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RAM

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HDD

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GPU

Question 16

What is the primary function of RAM in a computer system?

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Temporarily holds data and instructions being processed

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Stores the operating system and software

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Provides long-term storage for files

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Displays images and videos

Question 17

What is the purpose of an input device?

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Allows the user to interact with the computer

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Processes data and instructions

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Stores files and programs

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Displays output on a monitor

Question 18

Which of the following is not an example of an output device?

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Hard Disk Drive

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Monitor

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Printer

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Speakers

Question 19

What is the main difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is physical, while software is intangible

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Hardware processes data, while software controls hardware

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Hardware is user-friendly, while software requires technical knowledge

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Hardware is optional, while software is essential

Question 20

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a computer virus?

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Can replicate and spread to other computers

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Always causes major damage to the computer

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Can be easily detected and removed

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Is harmless and does not affect the computer

Question 21

What is the main function of a firewall?

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To protect a computer from unauthorized access and malware

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To increase the speed of a computer

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To store important files and data

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To display information on a monitor

Question 22

What is the primary role of an operating system in a computer?

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Manages computer hardware and software resources

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Provides a graphical user interface for users

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Runs application programs

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Stores data and files

Question 23

Which hardware component is primarily responsible for storing data permanently in a computer system?

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HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

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RAM (Random Access Memory)

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Flash Memory

Question 24

Which crucial component is responsible for handling and executing the instructions and data in a computer system?

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CPU

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Memory

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Storage

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Input/Output device

Question 25

In a computer system, what type of memory holds the data and instructions the CPU is currently working on?

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RAM

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ROM

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Hard disk drive

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Solid-state drive

Question 26

Which device enables users to input data and instructions into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Printer

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Monitor

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Network card

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental hardware component of a computer system?

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Software

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CPU

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Memory

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Storage

Question 28

Which component allows the computer to connect and communicate with external devices and networks?

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Network card

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Sound card

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Monitor

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Keyboard

Question 29

What is the primary responsibility of an operating system within a computer?

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Orchestrating and managing computer hardware and software components

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Executing and processing data and instructions directly

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Storing vast amounts of data and programs

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Displaying information on the monitor

Question 30

Which of the following is considered application software?

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Microsoft Word software

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Windows operating system

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Network card driver software

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BIOS firmware

Question 31

On a computer motherboard, what is the specific purpose of a ROM chip?

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Contains and holds the computer's basic instructions for input and output operations during startup

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Temporarily stores and holds data that is being processed

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Houses and retains large amounts of data and programs

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Displays and projects information onto the monitor

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a storage device found in computers?

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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Solid State Drive (SSD)

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Optical Disc Drive

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a modern computer storage device?

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Floppy disk

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Hard disk drive (HDD)

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Solid state drive (SSD)

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USB flash drive

Question 34

Which component of a computer decides what actions to take and performs calculations?

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CPU

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Memory

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Storage

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Input/Output device

Question 35

What is the type of memory that your computer uses to store information it needs to work on right now?

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RAM

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ROM

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Hard disk drive

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Solid state drive

Question 36

What is the job of an input device?

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To bring information into the computer

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To process information

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To store information temporarily

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To show information to the user

Question 37

Which type of storage is very fast but has no moving parts?

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Solid state drive

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Hard disk drive

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Optical drive

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Flash drive

Question 38

What is the name of the software that manages the computer's hardware and software?

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Operating system

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Application software

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Firmware

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Utility software

Question 39

In a star network, how are the devices connected?

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To a central hub

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In a straight line

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In a ring

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To each other

Question 40

What does a firewall do?

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Protects the computer from unauthorized access

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Makes the computer run faster

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Backs up your files

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Fixes computer errors

Question 41

Which computer component is responsible for carrying out calculations and processing data?

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CPU

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Memory

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Storage

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Power Supply

Question 42

Which type of memory stores data that is being currently processed by the CPU?

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RAM

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Hard Disk Drive

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ROM

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Solid State Drive

Question 43

Which device stores large amounts of data permanently?

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Hard Disk Drive

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RAM

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Flash Drive

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Optical Drive

Question 44

Which input device allows users to interact with the computer using a visual interface?

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Microphone

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Scanner

Question 45

Which output device is used to display visual information on a screen?

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Monitor

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Printer

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Plotter

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Speakers

Question 46

Which component supplies power to all other computer components?

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Power Supply

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Graphics Card

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Motherboard

Question 47

Which type of storage technology uses flash memory, known for its fast data read and write speeds?

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Solid State Drive

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Optical Drive

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Floppy Disk

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Hard Disk Drive

Question 48

Which component serves as the central connection point for all other hardware components in a computer system?

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Motherboard

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Graphics Card

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Power Supply

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CPU

Question 49

Which type of input device is used to capture and digitize images or documents?

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Scanner

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Microphone

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Keyboard

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Mouse

Question 50

Which component enhances the performance of a computer's visual processing capabilities?

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Graphics Card

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Modem

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Sound Card

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Network Card