Week 2 Internal Computer Components Flashcards
Inside every computing device, no matter the size and power, you will find many of the same _______. The _______ vary by size, complexity, and computing power; but these _______ are what make the item function as a computing device.
Inside every computing device, no matter the size and power, you will find many of the same components. The components vary by size, complexity, and computing power; but these components are what make the item function as a computing device.
_______ is the personal computer component that acts as the backbone for the entire computer system. Sometimes called the system board or mainboard, it consists of a large, flat _______ board with chips and other electrical components on it using various connectors. Some components are soldered directly to the board, and some components connect to the board by using _______ or _______.
Motherboard is the personal computer component that acts as the backbone for the entire computer system. Sometimes called the system board or mainboard, it consists of a large, flat circuit board with chips and other electrical components on it using various connectors. Some components are soldered directly to the board, and some components connect to the board by using slots or sockets.
_______ _______ _______ is a computer chip where most of the computing calculations take place. On most computers, the _______ is housed in a single _______ module that is installed on the system board in a slot or a socket.
Central processing unit is a computer chip where most of the computing calculations take place. On most computers, the CPU is housed in a single microprocessor module that is installed on the system board in a slot or a socket.
Most current processors are built with _______ or more individual CPUs mounted in a _______ chip, working in parallel. _______ individual processors can share the workload more efficiently than a single processor. Dual-core and quad-core processors are engineered to include two to four cores on a single chip, while _______- and _______ processors include six and eight cores, respectively.
Most current processors are built with two or more individual CPUs mounted in a single chip, working in parallel. Multiple individual processors can share the workload more efficiently than a single processor. Dual-core and quad-core processors are engineered to include two to four cores on a single chip, while hexa- and octacore processors include six and eight cores, respectively.
It is an_______ computer component that converts line voltage _______ power from an electrical outlet to the low-voltage _______ _______ (_______) power needed by system components.
Power Supply
It is an internal computer component that converts line voltage AC power from an electrical outlet to the low-voltage direct current (DC) power needed by system components.
The _______ _______ is a metal box in the rear of the system unit that is attached to the computer chassis and to the system board. Although the _______ _______ is not itself a component of the system board, it is required in order for system components to receive power.
The power supply is a metal box in the rear of the system unit that is attached to the computer chassis and to the system board. Although the power supply is not itself a component of the system board, it is required in order for system components to receive power.
_______ _______ _______ is the component that provides the workspace for a processor. _______ _______ _______ (_______) is _______ memory.
Random access memory is the component that provides the workspace for a processor. Random access memory (RAM) is volatile memory.
Random access memory _______ a constant source of electricity to keep track of the data stored in it.
Random access memory requires a constant source of electricity to keep track of the data stored in it.
When the power is no longer available, the data stored in RAM is _______.
When the power is no longer available, the data stored in RAM is lost.
RAM is measured in small groups of data called _______. A _______ is the fundamental unit of measure for computer data. One typed character is about one _______. Each _______ consists of eight bits, which are individual ones and zeros.
RAM is measured in small groups of data called bytes. A byte is the fundamental unit of measure for computer data. One typed character is about one byte. Each byte consists of eight bits, which are individual ones and zeros.
_______ (_______) are found in many systems, and they have a 64-bit data path.
Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) are found in many systems, and they have a 64-bit data path.
DIMMs generally have _______ or 32 chips per module.
DIMMs generally have 16 or 32 chips per module.
_______ _______ dual in-line memory modules (SODIMMs) are _______ the size of DIMMs and therefore cannot fit into a DIMM slot.
Small outline dual in-line memory modules (SODIMMs) are half the size of DIMMs and therefore cannot fit into a DIMM slot.
_______ are most often seen in laptops, small _______ devices (such as routers), and PCs with smaller system boards. They have either _______- or 64-bit data paths.
SODIMMs are most often seen in laptops, small networking devices (such as routers), and PCs with smaller system boards. They have either 32- or 64-bit data paths.
Information and data in RAM is stored only as long as _______is applied to the memory. If you turn off the device, then the information in RAM is lost. If you want to keep the information and data you have been working with, you need to save it to some type of storage device.
Information and data in RAM is stored only as long as power is applied to the memory. If you turn off the device, then the information in RAM is lost. If you want to keep the information and data you have been working with, you need to save it to some type of storage device.
