Hardware Flashcards
Tech Hardware/Devices
What is the brain of the computer?
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
What component is responsible for rendering graphics?
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
What is the primary circuit board called?
Motherboard
What type of memory stores startup firmware?
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
What is the temporary memory used by a computer?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
What unit is used to measure CPU speed?
GHz (Gigahertz)
What storage device uses spinning magnetic disks?
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
What is the high-speed memory closer to the processor?
Cache Memory
What storage device has no moving parts?
SSD (Solid-State Drive)
What hardware supplies power to a computer?
PSU (Power Supply Unit)
What is the main cooling system in a computer?
Heat Sink or Cooling Fan
What hardware enables wireless communication?
Wi-Fi Adapter
What port is used for connecting a monitor?
HDMI or DisplayPort
What type of RAM retains data when powered off?
Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM)
What device converts digital signals to analog for phone lines?
Modem
What is the most common type of battery used in laptops?
Lithium-Ion Battery
What hardware component is used for audio output?
Sound Card
What port is used to charge most modern laptops?
USB-C
What sensor in a laptop enables touchpad functionality?
Capacitive Sensor
What is the smallest unit of data storage?
Bit
What type of RAM is faster and used in graphics cards?
GDDR (Graphics Double Data Rate)
What hardware provides physical connection to a network?
Network Interface Card (NIC)
What is the standard voltage of a USB port?
5V
What type of processor architecture is used in mobile devices?
ARM Architecture