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The ____ is called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.
a) central processing unit
b) motherboard
c) RAM
d) expansion card

Examples of input devices include
a) all of the above
b) touch screens
c) scanners
d) web cams

If you want to boost the performance of your computer or update the capabilities of an older computer, you can always add a(n)
a) RAM
b) expansion card
c) hard drive
d) power supply

The ____ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored.
a) hard drive
b) monitor
c) CPU
d) RAM

Which of the following is an output device?
a) printer
b) DVD-ROM
c) touchpad
d) hard drive

Joe's computer crashed and now he is looking for a replacement. Which of the following criteria is the least important?
a) color
b) money
c) RAM
d) usage

RAM is the computer's ____, while a hard drive is the computer's ____.
a) short-term memory/long-term memory
b) nervous system/brain
c) long-term memory/short-term memory
d) brain/nervous system

Eric's computer slows down when he opens several computer programs. Why does this happen?
a) Eric has limited RAM space
b) Eric has a small hard drive
c) Eric does not have a powerful enough video card
d) Eric has a bad ROM

What is the main circuit board inside the computer called?
a) mother board
b) CD-ROM
c) ROM
d) video card

____ is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
a) hardware
b) devices
c) software
d) none of these

The cord connecting your computer to the Internet is called a(n) ____ cable.
a) ethernet
b) internet
c) SATA
d) network

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