computer systems x Flashcards
what is a computer
a machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations based on instructions provided by a software or hardware program
what does a computer have the ability to do
to accept inputs, process it and produce outputs
what is the most common computing device in business and industry
a desktop PC
what is the most common computer for education and entertainment
a tablet or a desktop PC
what is computer hardware
all the physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch
what is a monitor
computer monitor is an output device that displays information in pictorial or textual form.
what is a keyboard
A keyboard is for putting information including letters, words and numbers into your computer. You press the individual buttons on the keyboard when you type
what is a mouse
mouse is used to point at objects you see on the screen.
what is a pc
It controls all functions on a computer and manages both the hardware and software components.
what are speakers
A computer speaker is a piece of hardware attached to a computer system used to produce sound.
what are headphones
Headphones are a hardware device that can be plugged into another device to privately listen to audio without disturbing anyone in the vicinity.
what is a microphone
A microphone is a device that translates sound vibrations in the air into electronic signals and scribes them to a recording medium or over a loudspeaker
what is a printer
A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper,
what is a webcam
A webcam is a digital video device commonly built into a computer. Its main function is to transmit pictures over the Internet.
what is a graphic tablet
A drawing tablet, also known as a graphics tablet, translates the strokes from a pen or stylus to your computer screen with much greater precision.
what is a joystick
A joystick is an input device that can be used for controlling the movement of the cursor or a pointer in a computer device.
what is the cpu
the brain of the computer
what is a cpu
the brain of the computer
what does cpu stand for
central processing unit
what is RAM
random access memory
what is a hard drive
used for storing everything, computers memory
what is the graphics card
it’s used to enhance the output of visuals
what is the motherboard
everything plugs into the motherboard
what is the power supply
your pc is powered by electricity so a lot of space in your system unit is occupied by a power supply
why would you need a cooling system
because some of the components of the computer may over heat
what would be inside a laptop
the same components as a desktop but smaller you may not have a graphics card though
what are the essentials for computer hardware
moniter, keyboard, mouse, pc
what is in the inside of the computer
cpu, ram, hard drive, graphics card, motherboard, power supply
