Assessment: Understanding the Function of Each Component

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary function of the monitor?

• a) To process data
• b) To display visual output from the computer
• c) To store data
• d) To input commands

2. The keyboard is best compared to which device?

• a) A remote control
• b) A TV screen
• c) A typewriter
• d) A filing cabinet

3. Which component is referred to as the brain of the computer?

• a) Monitor
• b) Keyboard
• c) CPU (Central Processing Unit)
• d) Hard Drive

4. The mouse is primarily used for:

• a) Typing commands
• b) Navigating and interacting with the computer
• c) Storing data
• d) Processing instructions

5. What analogy best describes the function of the power supply unit (PSU)?

• a) A workbench
• b) A filing cabinet
• c) The heart of the computer
• d) A typewriter

True or False

6. The motherboard is like the central nervous system of the computer, connecting and communicating between different parts.

• True
• False

7. RAM (Random Access Memory) is used for long-term storage of data and applications.

• True
• False

8. Ports (USB, HDMI) are like power outlets, allowing you to connect external devices to the computer.

• True
• False

9. The hard drive's function is to process instructions and manage tasks.

• True
• False

10. The monitor's primary role is to store all your data, including the operating system, applications, and files.

• True
• False

Short Answer Questions

11. Describe the function of the hard drive and provide an analogy that explains its role.

12. What is the purpose of the CPU, and how does it contribute to the overall operation of the computer?

13. Explain the importance of the power supply unit (PSU) in a computer system.

14. How does RAM (Random Access Memory) differ from the hard drive in terms of its function and usage?

15. Why are ports (USB, HDMI) essential for a computer, and what devices might you connect using these ports?

Matching

Match the component to its function:

16. Monitor

a) Stores data for quick access b) Displays visual output c) Processes instructions

17. Keyboard

a) Inputs text and commands b) Provides electrical power c) Connects components

18. Mouse

a) Stores data long-term b) Inputs commands and navigates c) Displays visual output

19. CPU

a) The brain of the computer b) Provides electrical power c) Connects external devices

20. Power Supply Unit

a) Provides electrical power b) Connects external devices c) Stores data long-term

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