3.3 Components of Computer Hardware Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four parts of a computer?
A
Input
Processor
Storage
Output
2
Q
What is the purpose of a CPU?
A
3
Q
What is the purpose of RAM?
A
4
Q
What is the purpose of Expansion Slots vs Motherboard Components?
A
5
Q
What are the types of Memory (RAM/ROM) - volatile vs nonvolatile?
A
6
Q
What is the purpose of the BIOS?
A
7
Q
What is the purpose of a hard drive?
A
8
Q
What is the purpose of a motherboard?
A
9
Q
Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)?
Choose 2 answers:
Control unit (CU)
Read-only memory (ROM)
Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
Random access memory (RAM)
A
Control unit (CU)
Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
10
Q
Which motherboard component helps cool the CPU?
A
Heat Sink
11
Q
What is a Computer System?
A
A system of hardware, software, networking, and human components that function together.
12
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