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Basic Computer/IT QUESTION #2618
Question 1
The Power Supply Unit (PSU) in a computer serves what purpose?
  • It stores excess data when RAM is full
  • It converts electricity from the wall outlet into a format that the computer can use✔️
  • It manages the speed of the CPU clock cycles
  • It connects external devices like keyboards and monitors to the motherboard
Correct Answer Explanation
The power supply converts electricity from our wall outlet (AC power) into a format (DC power at various voltages) that our computer can use. Without it, no component in the computer would receive the power it needs to function.