COMPUTER COMPONENTS Flashcards
What is a MOTHER BOARD?
A piece of hardware that holds all crucial components together.
What is a CPU
Central processing unit, a chip within the computer which carries out instructions of a computer program
Random access memory, Holds data and files currently being used, content is deleted when computer turns off and is VOLATILE.
RAM
What is ROM
Read only memory, this doesn’t get deleted when computers off and used to boot up the computer.
What is CACHE?
Is a small amount of memory located near or on the CPU. The CPU uses it to reduce time/energy it takes to access data from main memory.
NIC means?
Network Interface card.
Allows access to a networks is what?
Control Cards.
What does a SOUND CARD do?
It’s an expansion card that provides input and output of audio signals.
What does a VIDEO CARD generate?
Output images to display
USB is a…
connectivity port, it stands for UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS
This connectivity port is often used to connect digital recorders. What is it?
FIRE WIRE PORT
The point at which a PC or device connects to a network. Is a….
NETWORK PORT
VGA port stands for what? What does it do?
VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY.
Used to connect analogue monitor to a pc
What does HDMI do? (high definition multimedia interface)
Used to connect video and audio digital signals for Tv,blue ray etc.
This is an interface for digital displays like HDMI, connects high definition videos and audio. What is this?
DISPLAY PORT
