the physical components, both internal and external, that make up a computer.
What is hardware?
100
ram
cpu
What are the two components that are most critical for the computer performance?
100
six
how many different types of computers are available?
100
8 bits and is the smallest unit of measure, used to represent data storage capacity.
a byte is how many?
100
lower cost
What is one advantage for preassembled computer?
200
a set of computer programs that manages the hardware of a computer. An operating system controls the resources on a computer, including memory and disk storage. An example of an operating system is Windows XP.
What is operating system?
200
flashdrive
Which peripheral is a storage device that connects to the usb interface and allows files to be saved and moved between computers?
200
mainframe
server
desktop
workstation
laptop
handheld
What are the different types of computers?
200
measure the size or storage capacity of a device.
Kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes are typically used to?
200
often lack the performance level that can be obtained from custom built computers.
What is one disadvantage for preassembled?
300
programs loaded on the computer to perform a specific function using the capabilities of the computer. An example of application software is a word processor or a computer game.
What is Application Software?
300
uninterruptible power supply
Which component provides backup power to a computer system for a short period of time ?
300
A wide variety of cases, power supplies, hard drives, video cards, monitors and other components
What does desktop support?
300
unit of measure.
What is uom?
300
the main circuit board in a computer. the motherboard connects all the hardware in the computer.
What is a motherboard ?
400
A table of values arranged in rows and columns of cells used to organize data and calculate formulas.
What is spreadsheet?
400
electrostatic discharge
Which term describes static electricity that can be transferred from your body to electronic components in the computer?
400
workstation
the xyz corporation designs and manufactures complex electronic circuit boards for use in aircraft. what kind of computer would be best suited for the design work?
400
terabyte. Equal to 1,000 gigabytes.
What is TB?
400
the end-user can specify exact components that meet user needs.
What is one advantage for a custom built computer?
500
Software installed on a network server and is accessible to multiple users.
What is network application?
500
scanner and joystick
What are the two examples of input-only peripheral devices?
500
laptop pc
tablet pc
pocket pc
personal digital assistant
gaming device
cell phones
What are the portable devices?
500
gigabyte.
What is gb?
500
longer waiting periods for assembly.
What is one disadvantage for custom built computers?