What am I? Flashcards

1
Q

I connect computers and allow them to talk to each other .

A

Modem

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2
Q

I wake up the computer and remind it what to do.

A

Bios (basic input/ output systems

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3
Q

I am the brain of the computer

A

CPU ( central processing unit )

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4
Q

I have a very good memory. I can read but i can’t write.

A

ROM ( read only memory )

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5
Q

Information in the computer is stored on my magnetic cylinders

A

Hard Drive

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6
Q

I can read and write but if you turn off the computer I forget everything

A

RAM ( random access memory )

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7
Q

I hold all of the circuit boards

A

Motherboard

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8
Q

I get electricity into the computer

A

Power Supply

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9
Q

I handle the graphics that are displayed on the monitor

A

Video Card

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10
Q

Other hardware like the keyboard or monitor plugs into me.

A

Port

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