Number Systems
Binary is this type of number system (base what?)
What is Base 2?
A mouse, monitor, and keyboard are all considered types of what?
What are Peripherals?
The four main parts of a computer system are the input, output, processor, and:
What is storage?
These are placed in the front and back of the computer to prevent overheating.
What are fans?
True or False: Printers can only be connected to a computer by using a plug-in such as a USB.
What is false?
1111 as a decimal number
What is 15?
A monitor is considered what type of device?
What is output?
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This is the device you would recommend someone add to their device if they are gamers.
What is a graphics card?
This part of the computer needs to be installed first to hold the CPU, memory, and power components together.
What is the motherboard?
This should be the first suggestion to someone when they are having trouble with their computers.
What is restart the device?
What is one digit in binary called?
This is a way to describe devices that are inserted directly into the computer.
What is plug-and-play?
If there is a storm outside and you lose power, what location will cause data to be lost if stored there?
What is random access memory (RAM)?
What is the main factor as to why primary memory is faster than secondary memory?
What is its location to the CPU?
This is the device that uses pixels.
What is a monitor?
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What are the three colors used at various intensities to represent pixels in hexadecimals?
What is red, green, and blue?
This is a popular radio frequency used to connect wireless devices.
What is Bluetooth?
What is the clock speed of the CPU measured in?
What is GHz (gigahertz)?
What type of devices does SATA cable connect to the motherboard?
What are storage devices?
This is how many bits of binary code computers today commonly hold.
What is 32 or 64 bits?
What color does the hexadecimal number #FFFFFF represent?
What is white?
This is a special tool that is able to "talk" with the CPU to bridge the gap between the computer and peripheral.
What is a driver?
What is the last part of the computer to be installed when "Putting It All Together"?
What is cables?
This is the purpose of a power supply unit.
What is convert electricity from alternating to direct current.
These are electrical pathways on the motherboard that carry data from one component to another.
What are buses?