BECE / ICT HOT OBJECTIVES AND ANSWERS (THE SYSTEM UNIT (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PART))

 

1.    Which component is considered the "brain" of the computer?
a) Keyboard
b) Monitor
c) CPU (Central Processing Unit)
d) Mouse

2.    What does RAM stand for in relation to computer memory?
a) Read-And-Move
b) Random Access Memory
c) Ready-And-More
d) Read-All-Memory

3.    Which part of the system unit is responsible for storing data even when the computer is turned off?
a) RAM
b) Hard Drive
c) CPU
d) Power Supply Unit

4.    What is the purpose of a CPU in a computer system?
a) To display images on the screen
b) To store data and files
c) To perform calculations and execute instructions
d) To provide power to the computer

5.    Which type of memory is non-volatile and used for long-term data storage?
a) ROM (Read-OnlyMemory)
b) RAM (Random Access Memory)
c) Cache memory
d) Flash memory

6.    What does the motherboard do in a computer?
a) Provides power to the other components
b) Connects all the internal and external components
c) Displays the graphical user interface
d) Stores data and software programs

7.    Which part of the system unit is responsible for converting AC power from the wall outlet to DC power for the computer?
a) Hard Drive
b) RAM
c) CPU
d) Power Supply Unit

8.    What is the function of the graphics card in a computer?
a) Allows the computer to connect to the internet
b) Provides audio output for the computer
c) Handles graphics and video processing
d) Stores temporary data for quick access

9.    Which component is used to read and write data to CDs or DVDs?
a) RAM
b) Hard Drive
c) Optical Drive
d) Motherboard

10. What is the purpose of a fan inside the system unit?
a) To provide lighting for the computer
b) To keep the system unit cool and prevent overheating
c) To amplify sound output
d) To provide wireless connectivity

11. What does the acronym SSD stand for in computer storage technology?
a) Solid-State Drive
b) Super Speed Disk
c) System Storage Device
d) Secure Software Drive

12. Which part of the system unit is used to connect the computer to a local network or the internet?
a) CPU
b) RAM
c) Ethernet port
d) USB port

13. What is the purpose of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer?
a) To control the flow of data between the CPU and RAM
b) To provide power to the computer
c) To manage communication between hardware components
d) To load the operating system during startup

14. Which component is responsible for providing audio output in a computer?
a) Graphics card
b) Power Supply Unit
c) Sound card
d) Optical drive

15. What is the function of the CMOS battery in a computer's motherboard?
a) To power the CPU
b) To provide backup power to the RAM
c) To store the system's date and time settings
d) To control the display resolution

16. Which component is used to connect external devices such as printers, keyboards, and mice to the computer?
a) RAM
b) Hard Drive
c) USB port
d) Power Supply Unit

17. What is the purpose of the heat sink in a computer system?
a) To provide additional storage space
b) To keep the CPU cool and dissipate heat
c) To boost the computer's processing speed
d) To display visual effects during gaming

18. Which part of the system unit contains the operating system and software programs?
a) Motherboard
b) Hard Drive
c) RAM
d) Optical Drive

19. What is the primary function of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in a computer setup?
a) To provide additional processing power
b) To store backups of files and data
c) To protect the computer from power surges and outages
d) To amplify audio output

20. What is the purpose of a network card in a computer system?
a) To provide additional cooling to the CPU
b) To manage the computer's battery usage
c) To connect the computer to a wired or wireless network
d) To store data and files permanently