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1
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is a machine that accepts data as input,
processes that data using programs, and outputs the processed
data as information.

A

COMPUTER

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is any hardware component that allow you
enter data and instruction into computer

A

INPUT DEVICE

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3
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Is any hardware component conveys
information to one or more people

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Output Device

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4
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– is a case that contains electronic components
that are used to process data

A

SYSTEM UNIT

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5
Q

This is a printed circuit board that holds the
central processing unit (CPU) and other essential internal
hardware and functions as the central hub that all other
hardware components run through.

A

MOTHERBOARD

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6
Q

is a collective term used to describe
any of the physical components of an analog or digital
computer.

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COMPUTER HARDWARE

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7
Q

is the brain of the computer that processes
and executes digital instructions from various programs;
its CLOCK SPEED determines the computer’s performance
and efficiency in processing data.

A

CPU

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8
Q

is
temporary MEMORY storage that makes information
immediately accessible to programs; is volatile
memory, so stored data is cleared when the computer
powers off.

A

RAM

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9
Q

are physical storage
devices that store both permanent and temporary data in
different formats, including programs, OSes, device files,
photos, etc.

A

HDD

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10
Q

devices based on NAND flash memory technology;
are non-volatile, so they can safely store data even when
the computer is powered down.

A

SSD

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11
Q

they enable the computer to read and
interact with nonmagnetic external media, such as
compact disc read-only memory or digital video discs

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Optical Drive

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12
Q

This is a passive piece of hardware that draws
heat away from components to regulate/reduce their
temperature to help ensure they continue to function
properly

A

HEATSINK

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13
Q

This chip-based device
processes graphical data and often functions as an
extension to the main CPU.

A

GPU

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14
Q

is a circuit board
or chip that enables the computer to connect to a
network; also known as a network adapter or local area
network adapter, it typically supports connection to an
Ethernet network.

A

NIC

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15
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Two main components of the motherboard

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PROCESSOR AND MEMORY

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refers to a device that is used to store information for immediate use in acomputer

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MEMORY

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17
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A computer’s CPU handles all instructions it receives from hardware and software running on the computer.

A

Processor

18
Q

is a hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data instruction and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices

A

COMMUNICATION DEVICE

19
Q

holds data instruction and information for future use

A

STORAGE DEVICE

20
Q

CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER

A

•Personal Computer
•Desktop Computer
•Mobile Computer
•Notebook Computer
•Tablet PC
•Mobile Devices
•Personal Digital Assistant
•Handheld Computers
•Portable Media Player
•Digital Cameras
•Game Console

21
Q

– that can perform all of its input processing output and storage activities by itself

A

Personal Computer

22
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– is designed so that the system unit, input devices out devices and any other devices fit entirely on or under desk or table

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Desktop Computer

23
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– is a personal computer you can carry from place to place

A

Mobile Computersl

24
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Also called laptop

A

Notebook Computer

25
Q

– is a special type of notebook computer that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen

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Tablet PC

26
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which are small enough to carry in a pocket, usually do not have disk drives

A

Mobile Devices

27
Q

provides personal information management functions such as a calendar an appointment book an address book, a calculator and a notepad

A

Personal Digital Assistant

28
Q

–sometimes referred to as an ultra mobile pc is a computer enough to fit in one hand

A

Handheld Computer

29
Q

is a mobile device on which you can store, organize and play digital media

A

Portable Media Player

30
Q

is a device that allows users to take pictures and store photographed images digitally, instead of an traditional film

A

Digital Camera

31
Q

is a mobile computing device designed for single player or multiplayer video games

A

Game Console

32
Q

is a local computer bus for connecting hardware to a computer.

A

PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT

33
Q

is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard designed to replace the older PCI, PCI-X and AGP bus standard.

A

PCI EXPRESS

34
Q

was designed as a high-speed point-to-point channel for connecting a video card (graphics card) to a computer system.

A

AGP (ACCLERATED GRAPHIC PORT)

35
Q

is non-volatile storage whose content will not get erased even after power is cut off.

A

ROM ( READ ONLY MEMORY )

36
Q

It tells how to start, what to do when it starts,which driver to hold,CPU Fan Speed Information,Boot Sequences,System,Date,Time,

A

BIOS (BASIC INPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM)

37
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stores a variety of system data such as the current system clock, date, time, pulses, commonly used hardware settings, BIOS configuration settings, BOOT sequences, BIOS master/admin password, GPU, and virtualization settings, power management, and so on

A

CMOS (COMPLEMENTARY METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR)

38
Q

It is a ribbon cable with 40 pins that is used to connect mass storage devices such as hard disks (HDD or SSD) and optical drives to a computer

A

PATA (PARALLEL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT)

39
Q

It is a 7-pin cable that is shorter and more powerful than the PATA connector, and it serves the same purpose. first version was released in 2000.

A

SATA (SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT)

40
Q

use a thermal conductor to reduce heat generated and prevent overheating from hardware components like CPU, GPU, northbridge, southbridge, RAM modules, etc.

A

Heat sink

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