Living in the IT era lesson 2 Flashcards

Basic structure of a computer

1
Q

This is a programmable electronic machines that performs high speed mathematical or logical operations ?

A

COMPUTER

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2
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this performs arithmetic and logic operations?

A

CPU - central processing unit

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3
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these are known as Keyboard, Monitor, Mouse, Speakers, Printer?

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Input - Output devices

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4
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This is where you store data, there are primary and secondary datas

A

Memory

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5
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this is the physical components of computer system, such as circuit board, chassis, cables, and so

A

Computer hardware

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6
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short-term memory in computer, the stored data will disappear once turned off

A

RAM - Random access memory

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7
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small memory that stores data permanently

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ROM - Read only memory

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8
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this is the primary component of a computer that acts as its “control center”

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CPU - central processing unit

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9
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The CPU is usually protected from Heat by?

A

Heatsink and Fan combination

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10
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this is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer?

A

Motherboard

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11
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mouse, keyboards, webcam, mic, scanner, and joystick are examples of?

A

Input devices

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12
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monitors, printers, headphones, projector, speakers are examples of?

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Output devices

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13
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easy-to-use devices that are similar in use to your computer hard drive, also called thumb drives, pen drives, jump drive?

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USB flash drive

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