Unit 1.2: Computer components

Unit 1.2: Computer components

1. Processors [Central processing unit] CPU

2. Motherboard

3. Computer ports

4. Power supply units [PSU]

5. Primary storage devices

   • Random Access Memory [RAM]
   • Read Only Memory [ROM]
   • Registers

6. Storage devices

   • Cloud storage
     • Strenghts
     • Weaknesses
   • Flash drives
     • Weaknesses
     • Strengths
   • Solid state disks
     • Weaknesses
     • Strengths
   • Optical hard drives
     • Strengths
     • Weaknesses

7. Devices

   • Universal Serial Bus [USB] Port
   • Fire Wire
   • Network ports
   • Ethernet Ports
   • Serial Advanced Technology Attachment [SATA]

8. Component

   • Control Unit
   • ALU