Y12 Hardware

Question 1

Hardware

Answer 1

physical components of computer

Question 2

CPU

Answer 2

the brains of the computer. performs the bulk of processing and calculations required by the computer’s software. It executes instructions stored in memory, and performs arithmetic and logical operations.

Question 3

Motherboard

Answer 3

main circuit board of a computer and connects all components, allowing them to communicate with one another

Question 4

Power supply

Answer 4

converts AC power from wall outlet into DC power that computers components can use. It provides necessary voltage and current.

Question 5

Display

Answer 5

Output device that visually presents information processed by a computer. It converts digital signals into a visual format.

Question 6

RAM

Answer 6

(random access memory) is a type of volatile memory that temporarily stores data and instructions which the CPU needs to access quickly.

Question 7

GPU

Answer 7

(graphics processing unit) is a processor designed to handle complex mathematical calculations required to render graphics and images

Question 8

Computer system

Answer 8

set of integrated components that work together to perform computing tasks. it consists of hardware and software that collaborate to accept inputs, process data, store information and produce outputs.

Question 9

HDD

Answer 9

hard disk drive is a traditional storage device which uses spinning disks to read and write data. It is also non-volatile, meaning the data is always stored on there.

Question 10

SSD

Answer 10

solid state drive is a storage device which uses flash memory to store data. It is faster and more reliable than HDD but is smaller

Question 11

Form factor

Answer 11

the size, configuration, shape, weight, or physical arrangement of a device

Question 12

GPS

Answer 12

global positioning system is a satellite based navigation system that provides location and time information

Question 13

NFC

Answer 13

near field communication is short-range wireless technology that enables communication between devices when brought closer

Question 14

AR

Answer 14

argumented reality is technology that overlays digital content onto the real world through device’s camera and screen

Question 15

VR

Answer 15

virtual reality is technology that creates immersive, computer generated environment that can be experienced through special headsets

Question 16

operating systems

Answer 16

software that manages hardware resources and provides services for programs

Question 17

resolution

Answer 17

number of pixels displayed on a screen, expressed as width x height

Question 18

secondary storage

Answer 18

non-volatile storage used for long-term data retention

Question 19

WIFI

Answer 19

wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet

Question 20

Bluetooth

Answer 20

wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances

Question 21

Convergence

Answer 21

merging of different technologies or media platforms into unified systems or devices.

Question 22

mobile device

Answer 22

portable computing device that is small enough to operate in one hand, typically having a display screen, internet and applications

Question 23

software

Answer 23

programs that run on a computer