Motherboard
The ______ is the main printed circuit board that connects all components in a computer.
Motherboard
The ______ is known as the "brain" of the computer.
CPU
_______ is temporary memory used to store data while it is being processed.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
A ______ is a storage device with no moving parts and is faster than an HDD.
SSD (Solid-State Drive)
A ______ is a device that allows you to control the pointer on a computer screen.
Mouse
This part of the motherboard stores BIOS settings and is powered by a small battery called the _____.
CMOS chip
Modern CPUs often have multiple _____, such as dual-core or quad-core.
Cores
The smallest and fastest type of memory inside the CPU is called ______ cache.
L1 cache
The interface commonly used to connect HDDs and SSDs to a computer is called _____.
SATA (Serial ATA)
The ______ port allows you to connect to a local area network using an Ethernet cable.
LAN
The chipset is divided into two parts: ______ for high-speed communication and ______ for slower peripherals.
Northbridge; Southbridge
The speed of a processor is measured in _____, such as 3.5 GHz.
Clock speed
The process of moving data between RAM and virtual memory is called _____.
Paging
The process of creating a file system on a storage device is called _____.
Formatting
_______ is a high-speed interface for connecting external storage or other peripherals.
Thunderbolt
The ______ is a slot on the motherboard used to install high-speed SSDs.
M.2 slot
Intel's ______ technology allows a single core to handle two threads at the same time.
Hyper-Threading.
DDR4 and DDR5 are examples of _____, which are used in modern computers.
RAM modules (or DIMMs)
In RAID, multiple drives can be combined for ______ or _____.
Redundancy; performance
Legacy connectors for keyboards and mice are called ______ ports.
PS/2 ports
Explain the difference between the Northbridge and Southbridge components of a motherboard.
Northbridge handles high-speed communication (e.g., CPU, RAM), while Southbridge handles slower peripherals (e.g., USB, audio).
Compare RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) and CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) architectures in terms of design philosophy.
RISC uses a small set of simple instructions, while CISC uses a larger set of complex instructions.
Explain the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory, and give one example of each.
Volatile memory (e.g., RAM) loses data when power is off, while non-volatile memory (e.g., SSD) retains data.
Compare the advantages of an SSD over an HDD in terms of speed, durability, and power consumption.
SSDs are faster, more durable (no moving parts), and use less power compared to HDDs.
Explain the difference between HDMI and DisplayPort in terms of their use and features.
HDMI supports audio/video for consumer devices, while DisplayPort is optimized for high-resolution displays and professional use.