computer Flashcards
Is a general- purpose tool built with a microprocessor, designed for use by an individual.
Personal Computer
Are the various physical components that comprise a computer system, as opposed to the non-tangible software elements.
Hardware
Are any device that an individual use to give instructions to the computer.
Input Devices
Are equipment that the computer uses to communicate information to the user.
Output Devices
Facilitate communication by using a specific media. The most commonly used communication device is a modem.
Communication devices
Refer to all hardware capable of holding information either temporarily or permanently such as hard disks.
Storage devices
It is the enclosure for all the other main interior components of a computer.
System unit
Is one of the vital parts of a computer system. It is known as the backbone of the computer.
Motherboard
Is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or more related functions.
Chipset
Is the main brain or heart of a computer system. It is a chip that determines the processing power of the computer.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Is a major part of computers which data is stored to quick access by the computer’s processor.
Memory
Two Types of Memory
RAM & ROM
Is non-volatile, meaning it holds data even when the power is ON or OFF.
ROM (Read Only Memory)
Is volatile, meaning it holds data only when the power is ON.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Allows the CPU to transfer information to the other devices in the computer and vice versa.
Expansion bus
Connect the CPU to other internal components.
Internal buses
Support ports for external devices.
External buses
Is a device that allows one hardware to be adapted to another hardware It is used to give computers additional functionality or compatibility.
Adapter
Is an IC or internal board that creates a picture on a display. It is a piece of computer hardware that is rectangular in shape with numerous contacts on the bottom of the card and one or more ports on the side for connection to video displays and other devices.
Video card
Is an expansion card that produces sound on a computer which car be heard through speakers or headphones.
Sound card
Is a component that is absolutely vital to the operation of the computer. It is a piece of hardware that used to convert the power provided from the outlet into usable power for many parts inside the computer case.
PSU (Power Supply Unit)
Is the largest data storage device in computer. It uses magnetism to store data on a rotating platter.
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Is a storage device that uses lasers to read and write data on the optical media.
Optical drive
Allows the user to input letters and other symbols into a computer.
Keyboard
Is the center of the keyboard that contains the largest number o keys and includes the spacebar, letters and numbers.
Typing keypad
Is arranged like a standard calculator used to enter numerica data. It is usually located at the right side of the keyboard.
Numeric keypad
Are used for special purposes and most programmers use these key to do a specific task. These keys are located at the top of the keyboard.
Function keys
Are used to navigate through documents and websites. Examples are up, down, left and right arrows.
Navigation keys
Is used to cancel operations.
Escape key
Also known as status light, indicate the status of toggle keys suc as num lock, caps lock, and scroll lock.
Light Indicator
It does not need to be connected to the computer via wire instead, it uses the three basic types of connection-Bluetooth, radio waves or infrared to connect to a wireless adapter.
Wireless keyboard
Is slim and usually used in laptops where sizing issues make it difficult to accommodate a standard keyboard. It does not have the numeric pad that is present on the right side of other keyboards.
Compact keyboard
Has special keys called hotkeys, which perform functions related to Internet usage. Typical hotkeys have functions like Back, Forward, Bookmark list, E-mail inbox, Google search, YouTube, Shopping online, etc.
Internet keyboard
Types of Keyboard
- Wireless Keyboard
- Compact Keyboard
- Internet Keyboard
What are the different parts of a keyboard
- Typing Keypad
- Numeric Keypad
- Function Keys
- Navigation Keys
- Escape Key
- Light Indicator
Includes features meant to enhance gaming experience, as well as to provide convenient usage for gamers.
Gaming keyboard
Is a software device that lets the users input data just like an actual keyboard. It opens up as an application and can be controlled by a mouse or via touch screen.
Virtual keyboard
Is the most basic form of keyboard that maintains the layout over the last 20 years. It is popularly known as QWERTY keyboard.
Standard keyboard
Is designed in such a way that typing can be done by putting least amount of stress on the fingers and wrist. This is a radical type of keyboard designed to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which causes numbness and tingling sensation in the hands and fingers.
Ergonomic keyboard
Displays information from the computer. Its size is typically expressed in inches as a diagonal measurement from one corner of the screen to the opposite.
A monitor or screen
Is the most common computer monitors until flat panel screens became affordable.
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)
What are the types of Monitors?
- CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)
What are the types of Monitors?
- CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)
- LCD iquid Crystal Display)
- O-LED (Organic Light Emitting Display)
- Plasma
- Touchscreen
Senses the user’s motion and clicks, then sends them to the computer so it can respond appropriately.
The mouse
Is an external device that can be connected to a computer to print text and photos for books, flyers, magazine, newspapers, etc.
A printer
Types of Printer
- 3D printer
- All-In-One printer
- Dot matrix printer
- Inkjet printer
- Laser printer
- LED printer
- Plotter
- Thermal printer
Is a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) device that creates three-dimensional objects.
3D printer
Is used to describe a hardware device that provides several functionalities, including printing, photocopying, faxing and scanning.
All-In-One printer
Uses print heads to shoot ink or strike an ink ribbon to place hundreds to thousands of little dots to form text and images.
Dot matrix printer
Is cheaper, smaller and have the versatility to print text and photos with high quality.
Inkjet printer
Is a printing device that uses a focused beam or light to transfer text and images onto paper.
Laser printer
Is an LED technology that uses a light- emitting diode array as a light source in the print head. It is a printer that is somehow similar to a laser printer.
LED printer
Is a printer used to print large scale images or drawings. It is commonly used to print computer aided drawing and line-art applications.
Plotter
Or also called as electrothermal printer, uses heated pins to “burn” images onto heat-sensitive paper. It is used commonly to create labels, safety signs, wayfinding markers, barcodes, shipping labels and other heavily-used items.
Thermal printer
Are used to produce audio that can be heard by the users. In computer, it is used to generate sound that is created by the computer’s sound card.
Speakers
Is a place ere data and information are stored in a digital format that can be retrieved anytime.
Data storage
____________ are coated with iron oxide a ferromagnetic material that can be magnetized. It stores data in the form of tiny magnetized dots.
Magnetic storage devices
The ____________ is used to read and write data to the disk.
mechanical arm
The data on a magnetic disk are read and written using a ___________.
magnetization process
A ___________ is a magnetic storage device where the computer’s operating system and programs are stored. It consists of one or more platters.
hard drive
_______________ are the storage of data in an optically-readable medium. Data is recorded by making marks in a pattern that can be read back with the aid of light usually a beam of laser light precisely focused on a spinning optical disc.
Optical Storage Devices
Types of Optical Storage Device
- CD (Compact Disc)
- DVD (Digital Versatile/Video Disc)
- Blu-ray
- HD-DVD (High Definition DVD)