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1This component is like the brain of the computer. It fetches data from the memory to process.
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CGraphics card
- DHard drive
- EMotherboard
- FNetwork interface card
- GHeat sink and fan
- ACPU
2This is used to store the data and programs currently being used by the computer.
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CHard drive
- DGraphics card
- EMotherboard
- FNetwork interface card
- ACPU
3This is used to store all of your programs, files and your operating system (e.g. Windows)
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CHard drive
- DGraphics card
- ENetwork interface card
- FMotherboard
- ACPU
4The data on the RAM is deleted when the computer is switched off.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5The data on the RAM is not deleted when the computer is switched off.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6The data on the hard drive is deleted when the computer is switched off.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7The data on the hard drive is not deleted when the computer is switched off.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Which type of data storage has the fastest data transfer speed?
- ASolid state storage device
- BMagnetic storage device
- COptical storage device
9Which type of storage will you get more storage space for your money?
- AMagnetic storage
- BOptical storage
- CSolid state storage
10Which storage device is the most portable?
- AOptical storage
- BMagnetic storage
- CSolid state storage
11Which storage device has the smallest amount of storage space?
- AOptical storage
- BSolid state storage
- CMagnetic storage
12Which type of storage would you most likely have in a smart phone?
- AOptical storage
- BMagnetic storage
- CSolid state storage
13Which type of storage would you expect to buy a film in a shop?
- AMagnetic storage
- BSolid state storage
- COptical storage
14Which type of storage would you expect to find in a more affordable (cheaper) PC?
- AMagnetic storage
- BSolid state storage
- COptical storage
15Your hard drive affects the speed of your computer
- ATrue
- BFalse
16CPU stands for....
- ACentered processing unit
- BCentral processing unit
- CCornered processing unit
- DCentral programming unit
17RAM stands for....
- ARandom access memory
- BRolling access memory
- CRandom ancient memory
- DReadily accessed memory
18Which of the following is the cheapest way of improving the speed of a PC?
- AUpgrading the RAM so that more data/programs can be used at the same time.
- BUpgrading the hard drive so that it has more storage space to install programs.
- CUpgrading the hard drive from magnetic storage to solid state storage.
- DUpgrading the processor so that it has a higher clock speed, meaning that it can process more instructions per second.
19You buy a CPU which is measured at 3GHz. This measurement is known as
- AThe storage space.
- BThe range
- CThe clock speed
- DThe processing speed
20In theory, how many fetch-decode-execute cycles will a 3GHz be able to do per second?
- A3
- B30
- C300
- D30,000
- E300,000
- F3 million
- G3 billion
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- Quiz on Computer components, created by Mr A Esch on 08/09/2015.
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