1. Programs are copied into the __ for the CPU to read.
- MCC
- RAM
- Register
- EDB
2. Which component holds everything in place and is sometimes referred to as the foundation of a computer?
- Power supply
- Motherboard
- RAM
- CPU
3. Which component functions as the computer’s short-term memory?
- Hard drive
- Motherboard
- RAM
- CPU
4. What serves as the bridge between the RAM and the CPU?
- Power supply
- MCC
- Hard drive
- EDB
5. What does overclocking mean?
- Resetting the clocks on computers after a power outage
- The computer’s time zone is ahead of the local time zone
- Working overtime
- Exceeding the number of clock cycles on a CPU
6. What will happen if you plug in a 220v appliance into a 120v outlet?
- The appliance could get damaged
- The outlet could get damaged
- The device will charge at a slower rate and could cause deterioration over time.
- Nothing will happen
7. What are two common types of CPU sockets?
- Qualcomm and LGA
- LGA and PGA
- Intel and AMD
- AMD and PGA
8. What is the most common form factor for motherboards?
- Peripherals
- I/O
- ATX
- PCI Express
9. Which characteristics differentiate a Solid State Drive (SSD) from a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)? Select all that apply.
- High RPMs
- Greater durability
- Non-moving parts
- Uses Disk Platters
10. What function does the POST perform in a computer?
- Tells the CPU how to run individual devices
- Stores the BIOS
- Figures out what hardware is on the computer and makes sure it is running properly
- Stores basic data like the date and the startup method.
11. What function does the BIOS perform?
- Initializes hardware and loads up drivers
- Installs drivers
- Keeps data when the power is turned off
- Stores temporary data while the computer is on
12. Where are the BIOS settings stored?
- Hard drive
- CMOS
- RAM
- Flash drive
13. What function does a driver perform on the computer?
- Stores basic data about the computer like the date, time, and startup methods
- Stores the BIOS for the motherboard
- Initializes the computer and gets it up and running
- Teaches the CPU how to run an external device
