Hardware

Question 1

Hardware

Answer 1

Physical parts of the computer (Mouse, keyboard, printer, CPU)

Question 2

Micro processor or CPU (central processing unit)

Answer 2

Brains of the computer, processing happens here

Question 3

Hertz

Megahertz
Gigahertz

Answer 3

Measure speed of computer components

1million cycles per second
1 billion cycles per second

Question 4

ROM

Answer 4

read only memory- a chip on the motherboard that hold specific instructions for the computers operation -permanent, cannot be changed

Question 5

RAM

Answer 5

Random Access Memory -A computers temporary memory

Question 6

Hard disk

Answer 6

A rigid, magnetic storage device kept inside the computer told programs and data

Question 7

Modem

Answer 7

Connect the computer to phone line

Question 8

Peripheral devices

Answer 8

Devices connect by cable to the computer (keyboard, printer, camera, etc.)

Question 9

Input devices

Answer 9

Any device used to input data into the computer

Examples: keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone

Question 10

Output device

Answer 10

Any device used to receive output from the computer

Examples: monitor, printer, speakers, projector

Question 11

Pixel

Answer 11

The basic unit of an image

Question 12

Resolution

Answer 12

Amount of pickles on the screen- the more pixels, the better resolution

Question 13

Storage device

CD/DVD
Hard disk
Flash drive
External hard drive

Answer 13

A device used to record and store data when the computer is turned off (all disks and Drives storage devices)

• A storage device that uses optical laser technology to record data
• A rigid magnetic storage device kept inside your computer
• A small, portable device used for storing data. Usually plugs into a USB port
• A hard drive that is stored inside of the computer and it’s own case