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NPower Unit – Questions With Accurate SolutionsBrain of the computer that performs instructions defined by software Right
Ans - Central Processing Unit (CPU)
A large printed circuit board to which all the other components are connected
Right Ans - motherboard (system board)
Computer location where instructions and data are stored on a temporary
basis. This memory is volatile. Right Ans - random acess memory (RAM)
a computer device that reads, writes, and stores digital data Right Ans -
hard disk drive (HDD)
A storage device that uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use but
that can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires. Right
Ans - Solid State Drive (SSD)
Handles graphics and image processing Right Ans - Graphics Processing
Unit (GPU)
•Converts Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC)
•Some PSU can sense a wide range of AC. Right Ans - Power Supply Unit
(PSU)
These are input and output devices that doesn't require any power shut off/
They also enhance the computers functions. Right Ans - Pheripheral
Devices
PCIe x 16 Right Ans - Which type of expansion slot provides the fastest data
transfer speeds?
A computer's form factor is its physical arrangement, size, shape, weight, or
configuration. It can refer to the whole computer, a case or chassis, or a
specific component like a motherboard. Right Ans - Form Factors (Sizes)
Running a processor at a higher frequency than is recommended by the
manufacturer, which can result in an unstable system, but is a popular thing to
do when a computer is used for gaming. Right Ans - Overclocking
, Power reduction/thermal control capability allowing CPUs to slow down
during low activity or high heat build-up situations. Intel's version is known as
Speed- Step, AMD's as PowerNow!. Right Ans - Throttling
a server that is placed on a network with the sole purpose of providing
storage to users, computers, and devices attached to the network Right Ans
- Network Attached Storage (NAS)
a server that stores and manages files for network users Right Ans - File
Server
Basic Input/Output System Right Ans - BIOS
The physical components of a computer. Right Ans - Hardware
the programs and other operating information used by a computer. Right
Ans - software
An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a
cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection. Right Ans -
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Also called mirroring, this RAID array type provides fault tolerance because all
the data is written identically to the two drives in the mirrored set. (2)
Right Ans - RAID 1
A memory module (stick) that installs into matching DIMM sockets found on
many motherboards. The word "dual" refers to the separate pins or
connections on both sides of the module and socket. (1) Right Ans - Dual
Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
BD-Rom Right Ans - Which of the following optical discs will store the most
data?
The most common form factor for PC systems presently in use, originally
introduced by Intel in 1995. ATX motherboards and cases make better use of
space and resources than did the earlier AT form factor. Right Ans - ATX
(Advanced Technology Extended)
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