Case
Motherboard
Power Supply
CPU
Heat Sink
RAM
Hard Drive
Cooling Device
100

What is the primary purpose of the Computer Case?

Answer: To house and protect the internal components of the computer.

100

What does the motherboard connect? 

Answer: The CPU, RAM, Hard Drive, and All other components.

100

What does the power supply do? 

Answer: It converts electricity from the wall outlet into usable power for the computer components.

100

What is the main function of the CPU?

 

Answer: To process instructions and perform calculations.

100

What is the purpose of a heat sink?

Answer: To dissipate heat from the CPU.

100

What is the purpose of RAM?

Answer: Short-term memory.  More RAM allows the computer to multi-task.

100

What is the main function of a hard drive? 

Answer: To store data, including the operating system, applications, and files.

100

What is a common type of cooling device in computers?

Answer: A fan

200

Name one material commonly used to make computer cases.

Answer: Metal, plastic, glass, or plexiglass.

200

True or False: The Motherboard is the main component that determines the speed of a computer.

Answer: False

200

Most power supplies have this attached to it to keep it cool.

Answer: Fan

200

What does CPU stand for?

Answer: Central Processing Unit.

200

How does the Heat Sink keep cool?

Answer: Fan or fans attached.

200

What does RAM stand for?

Answer: Random Access Memory.

200

What is one key difference between an HDD and an SSD?

Answer: SSDs are faster, more durable, and have no moving parts, while HDDs have spinning disks and use magnets to write data.

200

Why is it important to keep a computer’s components cool?

Answer: To prevent overheating and ensure efficient operation.

300

What feature of a case helps with airflow and cooling?

Answer: Ventilation or fans.

300

Name 1 computer part that connects directly into the motherboard.

Answer: CPU, RAM, Graphics Card, Other Expansion Cards.

300

True or False: All power supplies look the same

Answer: False

300

The CPU works closely with which other computer part to grab all files needed to run a program or application and temporarily store them for easy and quick access?

Answer: RAM

300

What material is commonly used for heat sinks due to its thermal conductivity?

Answer: Aluminum or copper.

300

What happens to the data in RAM when the computer is turned off?

Answer: It is lost (RAM is volatile memory).


300

Does the hard drive connect directly or indirectly (with cables) to the Motherboard?

Answer: Indirectly (with a cable)

300

What is liquid cooling, and how does it differ from air cooling?

Answer: Liquid cooling uses a liquid to absorb heat, whereas air cooling uses fans to blow air over components.

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