Computer Systems Flashcards
What is a computer
a computer is a device that can be instructed or programmed to perform specific tasks
what is a computer system
a computer system is a complete and functional computer that includes the necessary hardware or software for it to work
what is hard ware
hard ware is the physical parts of the computer system that can be seen and touched
what are the 2 types of hardware
internal and external
what is internal hardware
internal hardware is found inside of the computer casing or body
what is external hardware
external hardware is found outside of the computer casing or body
what are some examples of internal hardware
- motherboard
- memory
- processor
- hard disk drive
what are some examples of external hardware
- keyboard
- mouse
- printer
- monitor screen
- speakers
what is a software
a software refers to programs that instructs the computer what to do
what is a mother board
a motherboard holds together many components such as a processor and memory
what is a processor
a processor is the “ brain “ of the computer
what is the short term for processor
CPU
what does the processor do ?
the processor performs calculations and processes data
where does the processor usually sit in the motherboard
the integrated chip usually sits in the middle of the mother board
what is a memory
a memory allows the computer to store data it is using and processing
