1.1.1 Architecture Introduction Flashcards
Hardware
Physical components of a computer
Primary Storage
Memory in which the computer can store the data or instructions that are currently in use.
Main types of Primary Storage
RAM
ROM
RAM
Random Access Memory
ROM
Read-Only Memory
Secondary Stroage
Memory in which the computer can store the data or instructions which are not currently in use.
Not all computers use this.
Main types of Secondary Storage
HDD
SSD
CD
USB Drive
HDD
Hard Disk Drive
SSD
Solid State Drive
CD
Compact Disk
USB Drive
Flash
Processors
A special component that processes data and instructions to control other components within the computer.
Main type of processors
CPU
GPU
CPU
Central Processing Unit
GPU
Graphics Processing Unit
Input/Output Devices
Devices that allow users to input data into the computer, or receive a data output from the computer.
Examples of I/O devices
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Speakers
General Purpose Systems
Systems that are capable of performing many different tasks.
Examples of general purpose systems
PCs
Macs
Smartphones
Embedded System
Computer systems which is built into another device to support its operation.
Examples of embedded systems
Washing machines
Digital cameras
Sat-Navs
