hardware and software vocab

Question 1

Hardware

Answer 1

the term used to describe the physical components of a computer or device

Question 2

Processor(CPU)

Answer 2

it is the brains of a computer

Question 3

RAM(random access memory)

Answer 3

it is a volatile and very fast form of memory that allows data to be read and written in roughly the same amount of time

Question 4

Disk Storage

Answer 4

There are two types of disk storage solutions that are commonly used in computers

Question 5

Hard Disk

Answer 5

this is the data storage device in your computer that is used for storing and retrieving information

Question 6

SSD(Solid-state disk)

Answer 6

also data storage devices but they use different circuitry and and methods for storing your data as well as fewer moving parts

Question 7

Graphics Card

Answer 7

processes and generates the image that is displayed by your computer

Question 8

Sound Card

Answer 8

processes and generates sound

Question 9

Network Card

Answer 9

connects a computer to a network and manages the data transfer between the network and the computer

Question 10

DVD Drive

Answer 10

can read and write dvds that is used to store all kinds of data from movies to games and all types of file

Question 11

Blu-ray Drive

Answer 11

can read Blu-ray discs

Question 12

Motherboard

Answer 12

main board in the computer

Question 13

Power Supply Unit

Answer 13

manages the alternating current from the wall socket and transforms it into direct current which your computer to run

Question 14

Computer Cooling

Answer 14

All the hardware components of a computer generate heat

Question 15

Monitor

Answer 15

this is the visual display for the computer

Question 16

Mouse

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is a pointing device that detects motion relative to the surface you place it on.

Question 17

Keyboarding

Answer 17

is a similar to a typewriter

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Speakers

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produce the sound in response tot he data sent by the sound card to the computer

Question 19

Microphone

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converts the sound in air into an electrical signal that can be sent to the sound catd and later on processed and used by the computer

Question 20

Webcam

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is a video camera that takes the image in real time and sends it to the computer that it is connected to

Question 21

Printer

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a device that prints graphics or text on paper and other similar media

Question 22

Scanner

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optically scans images printed text and handwriting and converts it to a digital image

Question 23

Flash Drive

Answer 23

use nonvolatile flash memory type of memory that can be erased and reprogrammed with electrical signals for storing data

Question 24

Stylus

Answer 24

used to assist in navigating or providing more precision when using touchscreens

Question 25

Projector

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optical device projects the images it receives from your computer onto a surface like walls or prjection screens

Question 26

Peripherals

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complement the internal hardware of a computer

Question 27

input device

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used to provide data and control commands to the computer they are connected to

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Output device

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used to communicate the outcome of the data processing that was carried out by the computer to the user

Question 29

Desktop Computer

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a personal computer that it is intended to be used at a single location usually on a desk or table

Question 30

Servers

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is a specialized business computer that is intended to be used at a single controlled location

Question 31

Laptops

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is a portable computer that is suitable for mobile use

Question 32

Tablets

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is a mobile computer with the display its battery and all its components in a single unit

Question 33

Hybrid devices

Answer 33

These are newer types of devices that combine the properties of two different devices

Question 34

Smartphone

Answer 34

are mobile phones with advanced computing capabilites