computer systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is ram?
A
Random access memory
2
Q
What is the cpu
A
The central processing unit
3
Q
What is hardware
A
The physical components of a computer
4
Q
What is software
A
The programs that computers need to run
5
Q
What is a graphics card
A
Used to create better graphics and store
6
Q
What is the motherboard
A
The skeleton of the pc that everything connects to
7
Q
What is a peripheral
A
A device that goes outside the computer
8
Q
What’s an example of an input device
A
Scanner, keyboard
9
Q
What’s the hard drive
A
Long term storage for large portions of data
10
Q
What’s the power supply
A
Gives power to the computer
