Inside a Computer

Question 1

What is the CPU’s (Central Processing Unit) nick name?

Answer 1

The Brain of the computer

Question 2

What does the Motherboard do?

Answer 2

The Motherboard holds the computer’s components together, and helps them to interact with each other.

Question 3

What does the RAM stand for?

Answer 3

Random Access Memory

Question 4

True or False: A computer would be able to function, even without a CPU

Answer 4

False. (You need a CPU inside of a computer)

Question 5

True or False: the motherboard is the brains of the computer

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

True or False: while you type the CPU executes 4 billion tasks a second

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the function of the GPU (Graphical Processing Unit)

Answer 7

Its function is to accelerate the computer’s rendering of videos and images.

Question 8

True or False: the CPU fan is necessary

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

True or False: The mouse is an input device

Answer 9

True! A message sent by the mouse is received by the CPU, then it gives you an output.

Question 10

What do expansion slots do inside of a computer?

Answer 10

Expansion slots are on the motherboard to improve sound or graphics or memory. Things to put in expansion slots are better video cards and sound cards.

Question 11

What is the power supply’s function in a computer?

Answer 11

The power supply makes it so everything is running smoothly. Essentially, it gives the computer power!