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PC basics
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- 1What Is a imput Device?A device that you plug in to the computer
- 2What is an output device?Is a device that is used to send data from the computer to another device or user.
- 3What is a storage device?Is the recording of information in a storage medium.A USB is a good example of this.
- 4Give an example of input, process and output.A keyboard,processor,computer.
- 5What 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. It normally has at least one fan that helps cool the power supply and will assist in the task of cooling the computer.
- 6What is the purpose of the computer case?A PC case serves an important function for any desktop computer user. It protects, mounts and contains all of the computer's main components. This includes everything from the hard drive to the motherboard, and the case also usually comes with a power supply.
- 7What is the purpose of the motherboard?A motherboard is one of the most essential parts of a computer system. It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory and connectors for input and output devices.
- 8What is the purpose of the Processor?Processor. A processor, or "microprocessor," is a small chip that resides in computers and other electronic devices. Its basic job is to receive input and provide the appropriate output. While this may seem like a simple task, modern processors can handle trillions of calculations per second.
- 9What is the purpose of the RAM?Stands for "Random Access Memory," and is pronounced like the male sheep. RAM is made up of small memory chips that form a memory module. These modules are installed in the RAM slots on the motherboard of your computer. Every time you open a program, it gets loaded from the hard drive into the RAM.6 Oct 2008
- 10What is the purpose of ROM?ROM is also a type of non-volatile storage, which means that the information is maintained even if the component loses power. In a typical computer system, ROM is located on the motherboard, shown in the right of the picture. It contains the basic instructions for what needs to happen when a computer is powered on
- 11What is the purpose of the Hard Drive?Hard Disk Drives (HDD) Hard disk drives have been the dominant type of storage since the early days of computers. A hard disk drive consists of a rigid disc made with non-magnetic material, which is coated with a thin layer of magnetic material. Data is stored by magnetizing this thin film.
- 12What is a repetitive strain injury (RSI) and what causes them?ROM is also a type of non-volatile storage, which means that the information is maintained even if the component loses power. In a typical computer system, ROM is located on the motherboard, shown in the right of the picture. It contains the basic instructions for what needs to happen when a computer is powered on.
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