Hard Drive
Graphics Card
Memory
Processor
Misc
100
What is the main function of a Hard Drive
To store data
100
What is the main function of a graphics card?
To generate all the text and pictures which are displayed on the screen
100
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
100
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
100
What sort of mat is used when installing computer components?
A static mat
200
What does NTFS stand for?
New Technology File System
200
What does GUI stand for?
Graphic User Interface.
200
What is the most common form of RAM? Dynamic, Static or Video?
Dynamic
200
What unit is a processor's speed measured by?
Megahertz or Gigahertz
200
What is the purpose of the fan on a computer power supply?
To prevent the power supply from overheating.
300
How many bytes are in a gigabyte?
1,000,000,000 bytes
300
In order to use dual graphics cards, both cards must be identical. True or False?
False, but they must have the same resolution.
300
On what material are memory cells etched?
Silicone
300
What is a multi core processor?
A processor which contains two or more cores
300
What is the purpose of the power supply?
To supply power to the computer and its components.
400
What is binary code?
Binary code is a series of 1's and 0's by which the computer processes and stores data.
400
What is a Graphics Processing Unit used for?
To accelerate graphics and also produce 3D graphics.
400
What is the difference between dynamic RAM and static RAM?
Static RAM is faster because the memory never has to be refreshed
400
When running the CPU what preventitive measure must be done to stop it from failing?
Keep it cool.
400
What is the most common cause of a computer crashing?
Two programs attempt to use the same bit of memory, causing a conflict.
500
What does SATA stand for?
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
500
Name two video outputs commonly seen in graphics cards
HDMI, DVI, VGA, S-video
500
What is volatile memory?
Memory that does not store data when the computer is switched off
500
What are the 2 main makes of Processor?
AMD Athlon or Intel
500
What is meant by a bus on a computer?
Connections that carry data between components
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