PC parts and functions

Question 1

Motherboard

Answer 1

Connects all components of the PC

Question 2

CPU

Answer 2

Central Processing Unit, guides all information to the needed component to store and use data

Question 3

Chip set

Answer 3

Controls information between the motherboard and ram

Question 4

RAM

Answer 4

Random access memory (RAM) is the hardware in a computing device that provides temporary storage

Question 5

Expansion Bus

Answer 5

an assortment of wires that allows for computer expansion

Question 6

Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)

Answer 6

an expansion bus that could exist with others through parallel communication , more sufficient at data transfer

Question 7

PCI Express

Answer 7

an expansion bus that uses a point to point serial connection, receives with one and sends with one, very fast data transfer

Question 8

Lane

Answer 8

Pair of wires where one receives data and the other sends it.

Question 9

Peripheral

Answer 9

Any device that connects to the system unit

Question 10

System Unit

Answer 10

Main component of the pc, in which the cpu, ram , optical driver, hard drive, and power supply reside