Computer Hardware Components

4. Computer Hardware Components

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