pc parts
This component is the computer's main circuit board and connects all other parts.
the motherboard
Mobile OS that works with devices from many manufacturers like Samsung, LG, Google. It is open source, highly customizable by the user, and can be adapted to be used for TVs, cars, refrigerators, and other smart devices.
Android
Thin cases that are designed to lay on their sides so a monitor can sit atop of them. Easy to identify because optical disc drives (DVD/CD) will run parallel to the long side of the case. Used in situations where there is not a lot of space on the desktop, like a computer lab.
slim line case
This number uniquely identifies a computer on a network, it is considered a logical address.
IP Address
CD, DVD, BluRay are what type of storage medium?
Optical Discs
This is the "brain" of the computer, responsible for processing instructions and calculations.
the cpu
Made by Microsoft, a single-user, multitasking, most widely known operating system. Most virus prone. Features include the Start Menu, File Explorer, and the Edge browser.
Windows
Big with a height of 22 inches and above, these cases typically offer 4 or more external drive bays and 5-10 internal bays. They can fit ATX and even E-ATX Mobos. They are often used for high end gaming rigs, home servers, and graphic design.*
Full Tower
This device (short for modulator-demodulator) converts analog to digital/digital to analog signals for data to transfer between computers and phone lines
Modem
Optical Disc Drives are usually described by numbers like 4x, 12x, 24x. These are multiples of that drives base _______________, which measures performance
Read/Write Speed
This component holds your files, operating system, and applications, and is sometimes called a "hard drive" or "SSD"
hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid-state drive (SSD
Single-user, multitasking Created by Apple for their hardware. Minimal virus problems. More Expensive. Features include the Finder, Mission Control, and the Dock.
Mac OS
Typically custom made and designed to take advantage of limited space. They are available in a variety of shapes, commonly cubes, shoebox, and book sized PCs. Used in industrial computers like hospital vital sign monitors.
Small Form Factor (SFF)
The amount of data that is actually transferred over a network during a given time.
Throughput
The ability for a system to respond to unexpected failures or system crashes as the backup system immediately and automatically takes over with no loss of service
Fault Tolerance
Also known as RAM, this is the short-term memory that allows the computer to run programs and multitask.
Random Access Memory
The latest openSUSE version is called ___________ because it has "rolling" updates.
Tumbleweed
These towers are the smallest of the ATX cases, fitting micro-ATX Mobos. They have 2-3 internal drive bays and 1-2 external drive bays. They stand 12-16 inches tall. Provide portability and expansion, but larger GPUs and Coolers may not fit.
Mini Tower
The maximum amount of data that a network medium can theoretically transfer.
Bandwidth
Writes the same copies of data from files across multiple drives
Mirroring
This part is essential for displaying graphics on your monitor and is often called a "GPU".
graphics card
Mountain Lion, High Sierra, Yosemite, and Mojave are code-names for versions of which OS?
Mac OS
Theses cases are the most common sizes used. They are usually about 17-21 inches tall containing 4-5 internal and 2-4 external drive bays. Often used in schools, offices, and as home PCs.
Mid Tower
This type of security feature requires you to provide a physical feature instead of a passphrase
Biometrics
These are the magnetic aluminum discs inside a HDD where the data is stored
Platter