Ait hardware

Question 1

What is CPU?

Answer 1

Central processing unit. The brain of a computer that executes instructions.

Question 2

What is a memory?

Answer 2

encodes, stores and retrieves data or information

Question 3

RAM?

Answer 3

Random access memory. Short term memory. Volatile.

Question 4

ROM?

Answer 4

Permanent memory. Long term memory. Non volatile.

Question 5

Output devices?

Answer 5

Speaker, Printer.

Question 6

Input devices?

Answer 6

Keyboard, Mouse

Question 7

Power supply unit?

Answer 7

Provides power to the rest of the computer including peripherals.

Question 8

Hard drive?

Answer 8

Stores digital content

Question 9

Monitor?

Answer 9

Displays work

Question 10

Modem?

Answer 10

enables internet connectivity

Question 11

Motherboard?

Answer 11

connects computer components allowing them to work together

Question 12

Case?

Answer 12

Houses computers internal components such as motherboard

Question 13

Network interface?

Answer 13

hardware component that allows a computer to connect with a network. Communication data sharing.

Question 14

Data device specifications of a phone?

Answer 14

Touch screen.