Computer Hardware Components

1. What does CPU stand for?

Answer: Central Processing Unit.

2. Which hardware component is known as the “brain” of the computer?

Answer: The CPU.

3. What is the function of the motherboard?

Answer: The motherboard connects all the hardware components and allows communication between them.

4. What is the purpose of the power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?

Answer: The PSU converts electrical power from an outlet into a usable form for the computer’s components.

5. Which component of a computer stores the operating system?

Answer: The hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD).

6. What is the role of the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)?

Answer: The GPU is responsible for rendering images and videos to be displayed on the monitor.

7. What does BIOS stand for?

Answer: Basic Input/Output System.

8. Which component in a computer controls memory and cache?

Answer: The CPU (Central Processing Unit).

9. What is an expansion card?

Answer: An expansion card is a hardware component added to a computer to expand its capabilities, such as a graphics card.

10. What is a fan used for in a computer?

Answer: The fan is used to cool down internal components like the CPU and GPU to prevent overheating.