Computer Hardware

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit

CPU

Known as the brain of the computer. It is the hardware unit that does all the operations in the computer.

What does RAM stand for?

Random Access Memory

RAM

The part of the computer that temporarily stores and processes the data.

What does ROM stand for?

Read Only Memory

ROM

It holds a small, special piece of software. It has a none volatile storage - never lost, even if the power is switched off.

boot up program

What is the small, special piece of software ROM holds?

Mother board

Main printed circuit board in the computer. Many sockets for RAM, ROM, card connecting all of the computer’s parts together.

Graphics Card

Produce high quality displays for your monitor, controlling each pixel on the screen.

Video Card

What is the other term for Graphics Card?

Harddisk

It is a system that provides permanent storage of all data in the computer.

Harddisk Drive

The kind of Hard disk that is commonly used for file storage.

SSD

The kind of Hard disk that is commonly used for processing or programming.

Solid State Drive

What does SSD stand for?

SATA

It is a standard interface used to connect various storage devices like HDDs and SSDs.

Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

What does SATA stand for?

Sound Card

Where the sound comes out.

Mic

This is the input within the Sound Card for the microphone.

Line

This is the input within the Sound Card for general purpose connections.

Speaker

This is the input within the Sound Card for socket headphones.

Network Interface Card

Allows the signal from the network to be transmitted to the machine or allow to connect to other network(s).

Fixed Cable, Infrared, Radio Waves

Fixed Cable, Infrared, Radio Waves

Internal Fan

It allows the hot air inside the case to be thrown out.

Power Supply

It distributes the electricity coming from the city mains to the computer parts in accordance with it.

10

How many interior hardware units are there?

4

How many processing components were taught?

3

How many components were designed for Memory & Storage?

3

How many components were designed for Support & Infrastructure?