Hardware

Question 1

What are the four components of computer

Answer 1

1. Processor (CPU)
2. Memory
3. Storage
4. Input/Output

Question 2

Processor

Answer 2

• CPU
• Brain of the computer
• Processes the instructions given to the computer

Question 3

Memory

Answer 3

• Stores temporary information
• Restarts whenever computer is shut
• Volatile

Question 4

Storage

Answer 4

• Long term data
• Non-volatile
• Retains data without needing a power supply
• More storage than memory (usually)

Question 5

Input

Answer 5

• User inputs devices to input data and instructions
• Keyboard, mouse

Question 6

Output

Answer 6

• Display or print processed data
• Printer, monitor, speaker, etc.

Question 7

RAM

Answer 7

• Random Access Memory
• Faster than storage
• Usually lower capacity than storage