Living in the IT era lesson 2 Flashcards
Basic structure of a computer
This is a programmable electronic machines that performs high speed mathematical or logical operations ?
COMPUTER
this performs arithmetic and logic operations?
CPU - central processing unit
these are known as Keyboard, Monitor, Mouse, Speakers, Printer?
Input - Output devices
This is where you store data, there are primary and secondary datas
Memory
this is the physical components of computer system, such as circuit board, chassis, cables, and so
Computer hardware
short-term memory in computer, the stored data will disappear once turned off
RAM - Random access memory
small memory that stores data permanently
ROM - Read only memory
this is the primary component of a computer that acts as its “control center”
CPU - central processing unit
The CPU is usually protected from Heat by?
Heatsink and Fan combination
this is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer?
Motherboard
mouse, keyboards, webcam, mic, scanner, and joystick are examples of?
Input devices
monitors, printers, headphones, projector, speakers are examples of?
Output devices
easy-to-use devices that are similar in use to your computer hard drive, also called thumb drives, pen drives, jump drive?
USB flash drive