Hardware

Question 1

What is Hardware in a Computer System?

Answer 1

The physical components of a computer system. Examples include CPU, RAM, Clock, etc.

Question 2

What speed measurement does the clock inside a computer system use?

Answer 2

Megahertz (MHz)

Question 3

Name 2 components within a CPU

Answer 3

ALU (Arithmetic & Logic Unit)
Registers

Question 4

True or False: Storage within RAM is non-volatile

Answer 4

False, RAM is volatile storage meaning it needs constant power or else the storage will be cleared

Question 5

What is the purpose of Cache memory

Answer 5

Stores data so that future requests can gain access quicker

Question 6

What are the three Bus types within memory?

Answer 6

Address
Data
Control

Question 7

Hard Disc Drives Vs Solid State Drives

Answer 7

Hard Disc drives use alot of power, make lots of noise and is cheap whereas Solid State Drives don’t use much power, make basically no noise but is expensive

Question 8

How is Cloud Storage accessed?

Answer 8

Over the web