2. Explain the purpose of common internal computing components

Question 1

RAM

Answer 1

Random-access memory
Only works when the computer is on
- Volatile storage devices that hold computer data and program instructions while the computer is turned on.

Question 2

CPU

Answer 2

• Central processing unit
• Brain
• Principal microprocessor in a PC or mobile device responsible for running firmware, operating system, and applications software.

Question 3

GPU

Answer 3

Graphics processing unit
For Gaming
- Type of microprocessor used on dedicated video adapter cards or within a CPU with integrated graphics capability. GPUs can also perform cryptographic operations efficiently, and are often used for password cracking.

Question 4

NIC

Answer 4

Network interface card
a piece of hardware that allows computers to communicate with other devices on a network. To just connect to the internet

Question 5

MotherBoard

Answer 5

The computer motherboard, also called the system board, provides the basic foundation for all of the computer’s hardware including the processor, RAM, firmware, and expansion cards. Several motherboard standards are available each with a different layout and associated advantages.

Question 6

Wired vs wireless

Answer 6

NIC use either wired or wireless connections

Question 7

Onboard vs. expansion card

Answer 7

Onboard- A chip or other hardware component that is directly attached to
Expansion- a hardware component that you can insert into a computer’s expansion slot to enhance its functionality

Question 8

Bios

Answer 8

• Legacy 32-bit firmware type that initializes hardware and provides a system setup interface for configuring boot devices and other hardware settings.
• what starts up and checks the hardware components on the motherboard

Question 9

Storage

Question 10

NIC

Answer 10

Network Interface
- Adapter card that provides one or more Ethernet ports for connecting hosts to a network so that they can exchange data over a link.