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PC Basics
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- 1What are output devices?An output is something that gives you things such as sound.
- 2What is a storage device?A storage device is something you use to store things such as powerpoints, videos ect.
- 3What is an input device?An input device is something you activate to make your computer do something.
- 4What is the purpose of a power supply?The purpose of a power supply is to store power for the computer.
- 5What is the purpose of a computer case?The purpose of a computer case is to protect the bits inside.
- 6What is the purpose of a motherboard?The motherboard controls the computer.
- 7What is the purpose of a processor?The processor is to sort information out to give you what you have typed in and to get you what you have opened.
- 8What is the purpose of ROM?The purpose of ROM is to store the program that boots up your computer.
- 9What is the purpose of a hard drive?The purpose of a hard drive is to stores you information and progress like files and games.
- 10What is repetitive strain injury (RSI)?It is due to repetitive movement and over use of a joint or tendon.
- 11What causes back problems?1.Continued use of a computer without taking a break.
2.Poor posture.
3. Poor position of screen to user. - 12What is eye strain and what are the causes?Eye strain is when you stare at your computer monitor for too long.
- 13By law, what do you employers need to provide for their employees?They need to provide...
Display screen equipment (DSE) assessment and provide any equipment or aid as required within the assessment.
eg. glasses. - 14What is the purpose of binary?Binary is a programming language used to write data etc. on a computer.
- 15How many bits are in binary?8 bits in binary.
- 16How do you convert binary to denary and vice-versa.The binary number: 00000111 is 7 in denary.
- 17What are the devices you need TO COnnect to the internet?To connect to the internet you will need...
1.A PC/computer.
2.Network interface card.
3.Router.
4.Modem. - 18What do you need to connect to the internet?To connect to the you will need...
1.PC
2.network interface card
3.router
4.modem
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- Flashcards on PC Basics, created by Isaac Rashid on 26/09/2018.
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