Components Of A Computer

Question 0

Motherboard

Answer 0

All electrical components in a computer are attaches to this - without it the PC wouldn’t run

Question 1

ROM

Answer 1

Read Only Memory

Contains boot up instructions that are built in during manufacture, therefore it’s read only and can’t be modified

Question 2

RAM

Answer 2

Random Access Memory
Used when the computer is operating, TEMPORARY short term memory used to do processes and is cleared when the computer is shut down

Question 3

CPU

Answer 3

Central Processing Unit

Carries out main processing functions, dual/quad core processors make the computer work quicker

Question 4

Graphics card

Answer 4

An expansion card which generates a feed of output images to display

Question 5

Sound Card

Answer 5

An expansion that facilitates the input and out out of audio signals (basically allows it to play audio)

Question 6

Hard Drive

Answer 6

Stores all data
Long term memory
PERMANENT

Question 7

Optical Drive

Answer 7

Let’s CDs/DVDs/blu-Rays play on the computer

Question 9

USB

Answer 9

Universal Serial Port

Allows you to transfer files from one device to another through the USB port

Question 10

Touch Screen

Answer 10

This is an electronic visual display which can be controlled by simple/multi-touch gestures by touching the screen with your fingers