Computer Hardware and Ports - Statistics

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Hardware Hardware Answer % Correct
Cools down the computer. Fan
81%
Short-term memory that is cleared when the computer is shut off or a program is closed. The more you have the more applications you can use at once or files/windows open. Random Access Memory
80%
A piece of hardware that stores long term memory. Hard Drive
79%
Converts electricity from the wall into a format that is safe for the computer. Give power to almost all of the components and motherboard. Power Supply
65%
The brain of the computer. Handles all the instructions it receives from the hardware and software. Processor
64%
A circuit board that connects all of the major components of the computer to each other. Allows data and power to move from component to component. Motherboard
52%
"Firmware" contains instructions to the computer and how to boot. Keeps track of time, date, and location while the computer is powered down. CMOS Battery and BIOS Chip
40%
Transfers video data and audio data to a display. HDMI
35%
Optical drive that reads and writese to a CD or DVD. You can watch movies, install files, save files and more. CD/DVD Drive
34%
Connects the monitor or other video to the computer tower. VGA
30%
Connects a computer to another device or to a network. These can be connected to modem/routers at your house. Ethernet/Lan
25%
Connects to the ____ ____ to keep the processor cool. CPU Fan
22%
Connects some sort of video to a computer such as a monitor. Can transfer sound and other kinds of data, too. Less common than VGA or HDMI Display Port
22%
Connects to the processor ____ ____ to keep the processor cool. Heat Sink
18%
Wide variety of components that can be connected to a computer including, keyboards, mice, monitors, webcams, microphones and more. Peripherals
17%
Transmits data from the motherboard to different components. SATA Cable
16%
Transfers electricity from wall socket to power supply. External Power
15%
Popular sync/power cable on non-Apple phones and other small handheld devices. Micro USB
13%
Most popular connection wire. Usually will be one end of a hand-held devices's sync cable. USB 2.0
13%
Common on printers, and scanners. The other end of the cable is ___ _. USB B
12%
Used to connected headphones, speakers, and mics to the computer. Audio Jacks
10%
Popular sync/power cable on old cellphones. Commonly used on video cameras and digital cameras. Mini USB
8%
High performance connection like USB 2.0, but faster. Firewire
7%
Circuit boards and connected ports that allow you to expand the functionality of your computer. Expansion Cards
6%
Sends power around the computer from the power supply. Internal Power
5%
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