Computer Hardware Components

4. Computer Hardware Components

1. What is a motherboard?
   • The main circuit board of a computer.
2. What is the function of the power supply unit (PSU)?
   • It converts electricity from an outlet into a usable form for the computer.
3. What is a CPU cooler?
   • A device that cools the CPU to prevent overheating.
4. What is RAM?
   • Random Access Memory, used for temporary data storage.
5. What is a graphics card?
   • A component that renders images and video for display.
6. What is a sound card?
   • A component that processes audio signals.
7. What is a network interface card (NIC)?
   • A hardware component that connects a computer to a network.
8. What is a hard disk drive (HDD)?
   • A storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital data.
9. What is a solid-state drive (SSD)?
   • A storage device that uses flash memory for data storage.
10. What is an optical drive?
    • A device that reads and writes data from optical discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays.
11. What is the function of the BIOS?
    • Basic Input/Output System, it initializes and tests hardware during the booting process.
12. What is a chipset?
    • A set of electronic components that manage data flow between the processor, memory, and peripherals.
13. What is a bus?
    • A communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer.
14. What is the function of a heat sink?
    • To dissipate heat from electronic components.
15. What is the purpose of thermal paste?
    • To improve the heat transfer between the CPU and the cooler.
16. What is a USB port?
    • A standard cable connection interface for computers and electronic devices.
17. What is an expansion slot?
    • A slot on the motherboard that allows additional cards to be connected.
18. What is a CMOS battery?
    • A small battery on the motherboard that maintains the date and time when the computer is off.
19. What is a PCIe slot?
    • Peripheral Component Interconnect Express, a high-speed interface for connecting expansion cards.
20. What is the function of a case fan?
    • To provide cooling for the computer case by circulating air.