Hardware Flashcards

Tech Hardware/Devices

1
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What is the brain of the computer?

A

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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2
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What component is responsible for rendering graphics?

A

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

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3
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What is the primary circuit board called?

A

Motherboard

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4
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What type of memory stores startup firmware?

A

ROM (Read-Only Memory)

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5
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What is the temporary memory used by a computer?

A

RAM (Random Access Memory)

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6
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What unit is used to measure CPU speed?

A

GHz (Gigahertz)

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7
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What storage device uses spinning magnetic disks?

A

HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

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8
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What is the high-speed memory closer to the processor?

A

Cache Memory

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9
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What storage device has no moving parts?

A

SSD (Solid-State Drive)

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10
Q

What hardware supplies power to a computer?

A

PSU (Power Supply Unit)

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11
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What is the main cooling system in a computer?

A

Heat Sink or Cooling Fan

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12
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What hardware enables wireless communication?

A

Wi-Fi Adapter

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13
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What port is used for connecting a monitor?

A

HDMI or DisplayPort

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14
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What type of RAM retains data when powered off?

A

Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM)

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15
Q

What device converts digital signals to analog for phone lines?

A

Modem

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16
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What is the most common type of battery used in laptops?

A

Lithium-Ion Battery

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17
Q

What hardware component is used for audio output?

A

Sound Card

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18
Q

What port is used to charge most modern laptops?

A

USB-C

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19
Q

What sensor in a laptop enables touchpad functionality?

A

Capacitive Sensor

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20
Q

What is the smallest unit of data storage?

21
Q

What type of RAM is faster and used in graphics cards?

A

GDDR (Graphics Double Data Rate)

22
Q

What hardware provides physical connection to a network?

A

Network Interface Card (NIC)

23
Q

What is the standard voltage of a USB port?

24
Q

What type of processor architecture is used in mobile devices?

A

ARM Architecture

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What device allows expansion cards to be installed?
PCI Slot (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
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What is the standard for connecting storage devices like HDDs?
SATA (Serial ATA)
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What technology allows multiple cores in a CPU?
Multithreading
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What type of bus transfers data within a computer?
System Bus
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What cable is used for high-speed data transmission over fiber?
Fiber Optic Cable
30
What technology is used in external storage like USB flash drives?
Flash Memory
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What is the primary device used for user input?
Keyboard
32
What hardware component controls input and output operations?
Chipset
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What part of the computer is responsible for executing arithmetic calculations?
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
34
What screen technology is used in modern monitors?
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode)
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What device allows for biometric authentication?
Fingerprint Scanner
36
What is the standard used for wireless charging?
Qi Standard
37
What component houses a laptop’s internal storage?
Drive Bay
38
What type of connector is used for external hard drives?
USB or Thunderbolt
39
What is the standard for modular power supply units?
80 Plus Certification
40
What type of port is used in high-performance gaming monitors?
DisplayPort
41
What is the security chip used in modern computers?
TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
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What protocol is used for connecting external GPUs?
Thunderbolt 3/4
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What device provides power backup?
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
44
What is the computer case form factor for compact builds?
Mini-ITX
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What wireless technology is used for short-range data transfer?
Bluetooth
46
What hardware detects ambient light in mobile devices?
Ambient Light Sensor
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What is the full form of VGA?
Video Graphics Array
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What is the primary method for cooling gaming PCs?
Liquid Cooling System