Computer Components

Question 1

Keeps the hard drive from overheating

Answer 1

Hard Drive Fan

Question 2

Used for long-term storage of various files and applications

Answer 2

Hard Drive

Question 3

Connects every component together through bus lines that run through the component itself

Answer 3

Motherboard

Question 4

This chip contains all of the important start-up info for the computer

Answer 4

BIOS/ROM chip

Question 5

This allows the computer to remember basic functions even when the computer is not directly plugged into power

Answer 5

CMOS Battery

Question 6

This receives and distributes the electricity needed in various parts of the computer

Answer 6

Power Supply

Question 7

Extra slots for additional components like a wifi card or sound card

Answer 7

Expansion Slots

Question 8

Inserted into the Advanced Graphics Port (AGP) this component allows the computer to process data and send it to the monitor output

Answer 8

Graphics Video Card

Question 9

Allow these data to flow from the motherboard and CPU to the input/output peripherals

Answer 9

Ports

Question 10

Metal fins also known as the _____ _____ absorb heat that could cause the CPU to overheat

Answer 10

Heat Sink

Question 11

Keeps the brain of the computer from overheating

Answer 11

CPU Fan

Question 12

These slots hold the ______ which allows the CPU to have some temporary or short term memory storage

Answer 12

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Question 13

Brain of the computer

Answer 13

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Question 14

Reads or burns CD/DVD storage devices with a laser

Answer 14

Optical Drive