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- 1What 3 processes does the CPU go through to deal with instructions ?Fetch, Decode, Execute
- 2What is the job of the CPU?To deal with the instructions being sent from programs (the brain of the computer)
- 3What is the purpose of the motherboard?To be a hub for all other components and let them work together
- 4What does RAM do?It temporarily stores files which can be quickly replaced
- 5What does the ROM do?It contains the boot up sequence to get into the OS
- 6What is a Graphics Card?It is a component which controls the output to a display and processes the graphics
- 7What does a Sound Card do?It produces the sound on a computer that can be outputted to speakers/headphones
- 8What does a Power Supply do?It takes the mains power and turns it into low voltage power to be used by the computer
- 9What is the purpose of a CPU fan or Heat Sink?It keeps the CPU cool to avoid overheating or damage to the component
- 10What does a Hard Drive do?It stores the OS and files accessed by the computer
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- GCSE Computing Flashcards on Component Flash Cards, created by Jack White on 14/09/2016.
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