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Computer hardware basics: input, output, storage and components
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- 1What is an input device?An input device is a piece of software that is used to send data allowing you to then control and interact with the device.
- 2What is an output device?An output device is any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user.
- 3What is a storage device?piece of computer equipment on which information can be stored.
- 4What is the purpose of a power supply?The power supply supplies the electrical power for a computer. It supplies power to the motherboard, drives, and certain expansion cards.
- 5What is the purpose of a computer case?is the enclosure that contains most of the components of a computer
- 6What is the purpose of the motherboard?motherboard uses tiny electrical paths to connect each component of the computer together.
- 7What is the purpose of the Processor?is the part of a computer system that is commonly referred to as the "brains" of a computer.
- 8What is the purpose of the RAM?RAM is an abbreviation for Random Access Memory. RAM is the computer's main memory. The computer uses RAM constantly to temporarily store information while it is working with it.
- 9What is the purpose of ROM?ROM is memory that cannot be changed by a program or user. ROM retains its memory even after the computer is turned off.
- 10What is the purpose of the Hard Drive?computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it
- 11What is a repetitive strain injury?Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a general term used to describe the pain felt in
muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse
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