Computer Hardware 1 The parts of a computer

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Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware

1. The parts of a computer you can see and touch Hardware

1. The parts of a computer you can see and touch Hardware

2. Where you see visual output from your computer Monitor

2. Where you see visual output from your computer Monitor

3. Largest circuit board Motherboard

3. Largest circuit board Motherboard

4. 1 trillion bytes Terabyte

4. 1 trillion bytes Terabyte

5. Temporary Memory RAM

5. Temporary Memory RAM

6. Box that holds & protects the parts of the computer System Unit

6. Box that holds & protects the parts of the computer System Unit

7. Measures a computer’s speed Gigahertz

7. Measures a computer’s speed Gigahertz

8. Everything is connected to it Motherboard

8. Everything is connected to it Motherboard

9. Stands for Central Processing Unit CPU

9. Stands for Central Processing Unit CPU

10. The brain of the computer Microprocessor (CPU)

10. The brain of the computer Microprocessor (CPU)

11. Measures storage capacity Byte

11. Measures storage capacity Byte

12. 1 million bytes Megabyte

12. 1 million bytes Megabyte

13. Hardware used to input letters and numbers Keyboard

13. Hardware used to input letters and numbers Keyboard

14. List 4 pieces of computer hardware Keyboard, mouse, monitor, system unit, motherboard, hard

14. List 4 pieces of computer hardware Keyboard, mouse, monitor, system unit, motherboard, hard disk drive (harddrive), cpu (microprocessor), printer, speakers, RAM (Random Access Memory), expansion cards, bus, scanner, CD drive, DVD drive, Floppy disk drive, USB drive

15. 1 billion bytes Gigabyte

15. 1 billion bytes Gigabyte

16. 1000 bytes Kilobyte

16. 1000 bytes Kilobyte

17. What RAM stands for Random Access Memory

17. What RAM stands for Random Access Memory

18. Name two types of printers and how they work: Inkjet – sprays ink

18. Name two types of printers and how they work: Inkjet – sprays ink to create image Laser – uses heat to make toner stick to paper.

19. What is the difference between gigabyte and gigahertz Gigabyte = storage Gigahertz =

19. What is the difference between gigabyte and gigahertz Gigabyte = storage Gigahertz = speed

20. Ribbon & circuits used to transfer data Bus

20. Ribbon & circuits used to transfer data Bus

21. Temporary Storage RAM

21. Temporary Storage RAM

22. Used for printers & external or removable storage USB Ports

22. Used for printers & external or removable storage USB Ports