Hardware Quiz d386

What is the difference between HDD and SSD storage?

HDDs have moving parts, while SSDs are solid-state.

Describe the function of a motherboard.

Provides connectivity and houses essential components

What is BIOS, and what role does it play in booting a computer?

Basic Input/Output System; initializes hardware and starts the operating system

An employee spills liquid on their laptop, causing it to stop functioning. What steps should they take to prevent further damage?

Immediately power off the laptop

Explain the difference between RAM and ROM.

RAM is volatile, while ROM is non-volatile.

What factors determine the clock speed of a CPU?

Internal architecture and manufacturing process

What are the main components of a CPU?

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit, Registers

Explain the role of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer.

Provides power to all components

How does cache memory improve CPU performance?

By storing frequently accessed data closer to the CPU

A company plans to implement biometric authentication for accessing secure areas. What hardware device will be necessary for this implementation?

Fingerprint reader

A gaming enthusiast wants to upgrade their graphics card to improve gaming performance. What hardware compatibility factor should they consider before purchasing a new graphics card?

Power supply wattage

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

Processing graphics and visuals

What is the purpose of using CPU cache memory?

To increase the speed of data access between the CPU and RAM

Explain the concept of pipelining in CPU architecture.

Processing multiple instructions simultaneously

What hardware component is responsible for storing data and instructions that are actively being processed by the CPU?

Registers and CPU Cache

Which type of cache is located closest to the CPU core and operates at the highest speed?

L1 Cache

What is the primary function of CPU registers?

To store data and instructions currently being processed

How does RAID improve data storage reliability?

By mirroring or striping data across multiple drives

A user reports that their computer's CPU fan is making loud noises and the computer frequently shuts down unexpectedly. What could be the cause of these issues?

Overheating CPU

Describe the function of expansion slots in a computer.

Allow for the installation of additional hardware components