Hardware and Storage Vocabulary

Comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering basic computer hardware components, memory types, storage capacity units, and mobile device terminology based on the provided notes.

Hardware

All parts of a computer that you can see and touch.

Computer case (system case)

The housing containing important components of the computer.

Motherboard

The large printed circuit board to which all computer components are connected.

Processor (CPU)

The brain of the computer that carries out commands and calculations.

Video card

Component that processes images for the screen.

Power supply unit

Component that supplies power to all parts of the computer.

Memory

The location where data and programs are stored.

RAM memory (working memory)

Temporary memory that stores data while the computer is operating, which clears when turned off.

ROM memory

Memory containing fixed information required to boot up the computer.

Storage memory

Memory where files are saved long-term.

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Storage device that saves data on spinning disks.

SSD (Solid State Drive)

Fast storage medium without moving parts.

USB flash drive

Portable storage device for transferring and storing files.

Memory card

Small storage card used in devices like smartphones or cameras.

Bit (b)

The smallest unit of information, represented as a $0$ or a $1$.

Byte (B)

A unit of storage that consists of $8$ bits.

Kilobyte (KB)

A unit of storage equal to approximately $1,000$ bytes.

Megabyte (MB)

A unit of storage equal to approximately $1$ million bytes.

Gigabyte (GB)

A unit of storage equal to approximately $1$ billion bytes.

Terabyte (TB)

A unit of storage equal to approximately $1,000$ gigabytes.

Smartphone

A mobile phone with advanced functions, including internet access and apps.

Tablet

A portable computer equipped with a touchscreen interface.

Touchscreen

A display screen that responds to physical touch input.

Battery / Accu

Component that supplies electrical power to a portable device.

Charger

Device used to recharge a battery.

Powerbank

Portable battery used for charging mobile devices on the go.

SIM card

Card that enables a mobile phone to connect to a cellular network.

Camera (front and back)

Component used for capturing photographs and videos.

Microphone

Component that captures and records audio.

Speaker

Component that reproduces audio playback.

Screen resolution

The total count of pixels on a display screen, which defines image clarity.

Sensor

Component that measures physical properties such as movement or ambient light.

GPS chip

Component that determines the geographical position of a device.

Wi-Fi antenna

Component that enables wireless network connections to the internet.

Bluetooth

Wireless communication protocol for connecting devices over short distances.

Facial recognition

Feature for unlocking a device using a facial scan.

Fingerprint sensor

Feature for unlocking a device using a fingerprint scan.

USB-C port

Port used for charging a device and transferring data.