Computer Parts & Processes

Test your knowledge of parts and processors with this trivia game about the inner workings of the computer.

15 questions · Published May 31, 2022

Trivia questions (5 of 15)

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1. What is the name of the central computer hub that allows peripheral components to communicate with each other?
The motherboard is essentially the heart of the computer. It holds the central processing unit as well as a computer's memory. Crucially, the motherboard allows any peripheral components connected to the computer to communicate with the system.
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2. Which three letter acronym is used to classify the most common type of computer tower?
ATX cases, which range in size from mini-ATX to ATX-XL, are defined by the type of motherboard they are equipped to hold.
Multiple Choice
3. The first computer mouse was called the "X-Y position indicator for displays" and was made of ___________.
The first computer mouse, created by Douglas Engelbart at Stanford University in 1964, was made of wood.
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4. John von Neumann, creator of modern computer architecture, was involved in the development of nuclear weapons, dubbed the ______________ Project.
John von Neumann developed the architecture that became the template for all modern computers. During World War II, von Neumann was involved in the development of the hydrogen bomb, the Manhattan Project.
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5. What does the "M" in RAM stand for?
RAM stands for "Random Access Memory," and refers to the short term memory that allows a computer to store tasks and files for quick access.

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