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Description
Flashcards by Beth Barnes, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Beth Barnes
about 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| CPU (Central Processing Unit) | The 'brain' of the computer, processing information. Many things have them, including computers, laptops and even washing machines! |
| Motherboard | The motherboard connects the CPU to the other hardware. The CPU sits on the Motherboard. |
| RAM (Random Access Memory) | A storage unit in which programs and applications are stored. They have be edited and deleted. |
| ROM (Read Only Memory) | Information is stored in ROM which cannot be deleted or written over, such as the ability to turn on and off. |
| Graphics card | The Graphics card produces the visuals of the computer, the stuff on the screen. |
| Sound Card | To produce sound, the computer must be fitted with a sound card. This is often attached to the motherboard or installed separately. |
| PSU (Power Supply Unit) | The PSU supplies the components with power. The power supply converts a 110-115 or 220-230 volt alternating current into a steady low-voltage direct current that the computer can use. |
| CPU Fan/Heat Sink | Used to keep the CPU cool and stop it from overheating. |
| Hard Drive | The Hard Disk Drive, sometimes referred to as the Hard Drive, HD or HDD, stores or retrieves information. |
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