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Question 1

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

Answer 1

To carry out instructions from computer programs.

Question 2

What component of a computer system is responsible for storing data and programs?

Answer 2

Hard drive.

Question 3

Which component of a computer system is responsible for providing temporary storage for data that is currently being worked on?

Answer 3

RAM (Random Access Memory).

Question 4

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

Answer 4

To connect and allow communication between all components of the computer.

Question 5

What type of component is responsible for processing and rendering graphics in a computer system?

Answer 5

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit).

Question 6

Which component of a computer system is responsible for providing power to all other components?

Answer 6

Power supply unit (PSU).

Question 7

What is the primary function of a hard drive in a computer system?

Answer 7

To store data permanently.

Question 8

What is the purpose of a sound card in a computer system?

Answer 8

To process audio signals and provide sound output.

Question 9

Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing communication between the CPU and other components?

Answer 9

Chipset.

Question 10

What component of a computer system is responsible for providing visual output to a display monitor?

Answer 10

Graphics card.

Question 11

What is the primary function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer system?

Answer 11

To convert AC power from an outlet to DC power for the computer components.

Question 12

What type of component is responsible for reading and writing data to optical discs in a computer system?

Answer 12

Optical drive.

Question 13

Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing the flow of data between the CPU and other components?

Answer 13

Northbridge.

Question 14

What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer system?

Answer 14

To connect the computer to a network for communication.

Question 15

What component of a computer system is responsible for converting digital signals to analog for sound output?

Answer 15

Digital-to-analog converter (DAC).

Question 16

What is the primary function of a solid-state drive (SSD) in a computer system?

Answer 16

To provide faster data access and storage compared to traditional hard drives.

Question 17

What type of component is responsible for providing cooling to the CPU in a computer system?

Answer 17

CPU cooler.

Question 18

Which component of a computer system is responsible for providing temporary storage for frequently accessed data?

Answer 18

Cache memory.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

To dissipate heat generated by the CPU to prevent overheating.

Question 20

What component of a computer system is responsible for managing the flow of data between the CPU and memory?

Answer 20

Memory controller.

Question 21

What is the primary function of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer system?

Answer 21

To enable wired or wireless network connectivity for the computer.

Question 22

What type of component is responsible for converting analog signals to digital for sound input?

Answer 22

Analog-to-digital converter (ADC).

Question 23

Which component of a computer system is responsible for providing power to the motherboard and other components?

Answer 23

ATX power supply.

Question 24

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

Answer 24

To circulate air and cool down components to prevent overheating.

Question 25

What component of a computer system is responsible for providing a visual interface for the user to interact with?

Answer 25

Monitor.

Question 26

What is the primary function of a network switch in a computer system?

Answer 26

To connect multiple devices in a network and manage data traffic.

Question 27

What type of component is responsible for converting electricity from the outlet to suitable levels for the computer components?

Answer 27

Power supply unit (PSU).

Question 28

Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing power distribution to the various components?

Answer 28

Voltage regulator module (VRM).

Question 29

What is the purpose of a CPU cooler in a computer system?

Answer 29

To dissipate heat generated by the CPU to prevent thermal throttling.

Question 30

What component of a computer system is responsible for storing BIOS settings and booting the operating system?

Answer 30

CMOS battery.

Question 31

What is the primary function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer system?

Answer 31

To convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) for the computer components.

Question 32

What type of component is responsible for converting digital signals to analog for sound output?

Answer 32

Digital-to-analog converter (DAC).

Question 33

Which component of a computer system is responsible for processing and rendering graphics for visual output?

Answer 33

Graphics processing unit (GPU).

Question 34

What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computer system?

Answer 34

To store and retrieve data and programs for the computer to use.

Question 35

What component of a computer system is responsible for managing input and output devices?

Answer 35

Input/output controller.

Question 36

What is the primary function of a sound card in a computer system?

Answer 36

To process audio signals and provide sound output for the user.

Question 37

What type of component is responsible for providing power to the motherboard and other components?

Answer 37

ATX power supply.