Created by Isaac Kitchen
almost 7 years ago
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Question | Answer |
What is a input device? | It is where a device sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact and control it. |
what is a output device? | An output device is any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user. |
What is a storage device? | A piece of computer equipment on which information can be stored. |
Give an example of input, process and output? | Input: taking a photo Output: printing Process: program loading |
What is the purpose of a power supply? | The power supply unit is the piece of hardware that's used to convert the power provided from the outlet into usable power for the many parts inside the computer case. |
What is the purpose of the computer case? | A computer case helps protect the main components and helps keep it cool. |
What is the purpose of the motherboard? | The motherboard sends messages to all the components inside the computer. |
What is the purpose of the processor? | The processor is where all the processes are carried out. |
What is the purpose of the RAM? | The ram (random access memory is where the computer stores the current task that s being carried out. |
What is the purpose of the ROM? | Stores a program used to boot up the computer. This is called the bootstrap loader. |
What is the purpose of the hardrive? | The hard drive stores all documents, pictures and programs. |
What is a repetitive strain injury (RTI) and what causes them? | It is damage to the fingers and wrists caused by doing something repetitively for a long amount of time. |
What are the causes of back injuries when using a computer? | The cause of back injures is poor posture and awkward sitting. |
What is eye strain and what is the cause? | Eye strain is when you look at something for a long period of time and it damages your eyes. It is caused by staring at a computer. |
By law, what do employers have to provide for their employees? (in regards to working with computers) | They have to provide backrests, tiltable screens, sutible lighting and frequent breaks. |
What is the purpose of Binary? | Computers communicate, store and share data using 1's and 0's. |
How many bits are in a Binary number? | There are 8 bits in Binary. |
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