Computer Components and Networking Concepts

These flashcards summarize key concepts from the lecture about computer components and networking.

The smallest unit of data in computers is called a __.

Bit

The two types of disk drives mentioned are and .

Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid-State Drive (SSD)

The __ serves as the heart of your PC, delivering power.

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The main purpose of __ software is to manage system resources and provide a user interface.

System

Application software is known for managing a range of tasks like and .

music production, word processing

The workflow of a computer is represented by the IPOS cycle: __, __, __, and __.

input, processing, output, storage

The management system for network connections is called __.

Network Operating System (NOS)

The __ is the device enabling your PC to communicate with others on the network.

Network Interface Card (NIC)

On the Windows desktop, the __ displays all open windows.

taskbar

A __ is an organizational tool on a desktop that holds multiple files.

folder

Webmail is different from email clients because it stores emails on the __ and is accessed via browsers.

server

An Internet Service Provider (ISP) allows you access to the internet and provides __.

modems

__ are services that retrieve data based on your requests, with examples like Google and Yahoo.

Search Engines

In the context of web addresses, a URL points to where a site or file is located on the __.

Internet

The two main types of cloud computing services are and .

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), SaaS (Software as a Service)

The __ displays the name of the program in a user interface.

Title Bar