Computing [Hardware] Flashcards
What does the graphics card do?
It provides the graphics for things such as movies or video games.
What does the motherboard do?
The motherboard allows the other pieces of hardware to communicate with each other..
Is Windows 10 a piece of hardware? If not, what is it?
No, it is a software.
Why do most PCs have a fan?
To cool down pieces of hardware when they overheat.
What does the CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit.
What does the CPU do?
The CPU receives information as input and then outputs something relevant to the information.
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory.
What does RAM do?
RAM is a storage device that gives information that the computer needs in the next few seconds.
Is a Hard Drive a piece of hardware? If not, what is it?
Yes.
What does the hard drive do?
The hard drive is a storage device that holds almost all of the computer’s storage but works very slowly.
