1.2 Computer Components pt2

Question 1

Flash drives

Answer 1

A small electronic device that stores flash memory used for storing and transferring data

Question 2

Cloud storage

Answer 2

Enables storing data and files on the internet through a cloud

Question 3

SSD

Answer 3

A storage device containing non volatile flash memory

Question 4

Optical hard drive

Answer 4

An internal or external disk drive that uses laser beam technology to read and write data

Question 5

Graphics card

Answer 5

A printed circuit board that controls the output to a display screen

Question 6

Sound Card

Answer 6

A device that can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications

Question 7

Network Card

Answer 7

A card that allows the computer to communicate over a computer network

Question 8

Fire wire

Answer 8

A high speed standard connection type for many electronic devices such as digital cameras, printers and scanners

Question 9

SATA

Answer 9

Serial Advanced technology Attachment is used to connect a computers host bus adapter to storage devices such as hard disk drives

Question 10

Network ports

Answer 10

A process or application specific software construct serving as a communication endpoint

Question 11

Ethernet port

Answer 11

An opening on a computer network equipment that ethernet cables plug into