CH2: Assessment No. 3

CH2: Hardware

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Which is often referred to as the brain of the computer

Motherboard

Which component houses the CPU, memory, and other esssential parts of a computer?

Quick access to information and running programs

What is the primary function of Random Access Memory (RAM)?

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

What type of storage device uses spinning disks for data storage?

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Which component handles graphics rendering and is essential for graphics-intensive tasks?

Power Supply Unit

What does PSU stand for in a computer system?

Expansion Slots

What are the slots on the motherboard that allow for the installation of additional components called?

Fans and heat sinks or liquid cooling solutions)

What is used to prevent overheating in a computer system?

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Which peripheral connector is commonly used for connecting keyboards, mice, and printers?

Universal Serial Bus

What does USB stand for in computing?

Graphic Tablets

Which external input device is commonly used for digital drawing and graphic design?

Produce hard copies of documents and images

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

External Hard Drives

Which external storage device provides additional storage capacity and connects via USB or other interfaces?

Provide additional ports and connections

What do docking stations provide for laptops?

Routers and Modems

What network device facilitates internet connectivity and network communication?

Provide additional graphics processing power

What is the primary function of an external graphics card (eGPU)?

Microphones

Which external audio device captures audio input for ecording or communication?

External Cameras

Which external device is used for video conferencing, live streaming, or capturing images and videos?

Store electrical energy

What is the purpose of a power bank in the context of a computer system?

Convert physical document or images into digital formats

What do scanners do in the context of computer systems?