Which CPU component directly performs arithmetic and logical operations?
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Register
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ALU
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Cache
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Control Unit
Which RAM type is faster and commonly used as CPU cache?
What determines how much data a CPU can process at one time?
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Word size (32-bit / 64-bit)
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Core count
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Cache size
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Clock speed
Which connector is typically used by modern SSDs for highest speed?
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NVMe (via M.2 PCIe)
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IDE
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USB
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SATA
What is the main purpose of the chipset on a motherboard?
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Cooling
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Display output
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Manage data flow between CPU, RAM, and peripherals
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Power supply
Which memory loses data immediately when power is off?
Which hardware component has its own dedicated memory?
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CPU
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Graphics Card (VRAM)
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Motherboard
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RAM
What does “dual-channel memory” improve?
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Power efficiency
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Storage size
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Memory bandwidth
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CPU temperature
What happens if a PSU cannot provide sufficient wattage?
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No effect
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Better performance
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Faster boot
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System instability or sudden shutdowns
Which port supports both data transfer and power delivery