Components of the PC Flashcards
1
Q
CPU
A
Central Processing Unit
- The brain of the whole operation
2
Q
RAM
A
Random Access Memory
- a middle ground where information can be stored and used on command
3
Q
Mass Storage
A
SSD (solid state drive)
- stores the bulk of data
3
Q
Mass Storage
A
SSD (solid state drive)
- stores the bulk of data
4
Q
OS
A
Operating System
- the software that allows the components to communicate and facilitates that communication
5
Q
Kernel
A
Computer program that is at the core of any functioning OS
6
Q
PID
A
Each program running receives a process ID dictating after which program it will run
7
Q
Cooling System
A
Components in the PC get hot and a cooling system is vital (fans/heatsink/liquid cooling)
