Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the #1 part of a computer?
A
CPU
2
Q
What does CPU stand for?
A
Central Processing Unit
3
Q
What does the CPU do?
A
- Handles all communication between all components and peripherals (controls all peripherals)
- Calculations
- “Brain”
4
Q
What are the peripherals?
A
- Monitor
- Printer
- Speaker
5
Q
What is the #2 part of a computer?
A
RAM
6
Q
What does RAM stand for?
A
Random Access Memory
7
Q
What does the RAM do?
A
- Stores what current files your using, open files, programs
- Temporary, short-term
- Only works when computer is ON
8
Q
What is the #3 part of a computer?
A
SSD
9
Q
What does SSD stand for?
A
Solid State Drive
10
Q
What does the SSD do?
A
- Store saved files and programs
- Long-Term
- ON and OFF, open/closed
- All files
11
Q
What is the #4 part of a computer?
A
Monitor
12
Q
What is the #5 part of a computer?
A
GPU
13
Q
What does the GPU do?
A
All graphics
14
Q
What is the CPU measured in?
A
MHz - speed
15
Q
What are RAM and SSD measured in?
A
80GB - size
