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PC basics
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- 1What is an input device?a device that gives input to a computer system
- 2What is an output device?a device that gives you output to a computer system
- 3What is a storage device?a device that holds information
- 4Give an example of input, process and outputmouse, USB stick and printer
- 5What is the purpose of a power supply?pumps electricity around the computer
- 6What is the purpose of the computer case?it holds the computer together
- 7What is the purpose of the motherboard?it sends messages to all of the components inside the computer
- 8What is the purpose of the Processor?runs programs, sends and receives messages
- 9What is the purpose of the RAM?where programs and data currently used are stored
- 10What is the purpose of the Hard Drive?to store hundreds of GB of data
- 11What is a repetitive strain injury (RSI) and what causes them?it is a pain in the muscles, nerves and tendons and is caused by repetitive movement or overuse
- 12What is the purpose of Binary?binary is used for holding data with the numbers 1 and 0
- 13What is the cause of back injuries when using a computer?putting your posture in a painful position when using a computer
- 14What is eye strain and what is the cause?eye strain is a symptom caused by looking at a computer for too long
- 15By law, what do employers have to provide for their employees? (in regards to working with computers)they have to make sure their employees work station is set up correctly
- 16How many bits are in a Binary number?8
- 17What devices do you need to connect to the internet?device, network interface card, router and modem
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- Flashcards on PC basics , created by Theodore Martin on 04/10/2018.
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