Computer Hardware Component Flashcards
a machine that can perform a variety
of operations in accordance with a set of instructions
called program. It processes the input data given by
the programmer/user and provides the desired
information as output.
computer
True or False
Hardware refers to any physical component of a computer. Monitor, keyboard and hard disk
are physical components and thus, are hardware. The most important piece of hardware is a
CPU. It is called the ‘brain’ of the computer.
True
refers to the programs, which are required to operate the computer. Windows,
Windows media player, Google Chrome and Microsoft Office are all software
Software
The hardware parts that
are installed within the CPU cabinet are called _________. Motherboard, CPU, RAM,
ROM and sound card are some examples of this
Internal Hardware
a sheet of plastic that
holds all the circuitry to connect various
components of a computer system. It is
one of the most essential parts of a
computer system. It holds together many
crucial components of a computer,
including the CPU, memory and
connectors for input and output devices.
Motherboard