motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), power supply, memory
What are the main components of computer?
100
Also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard; job is to carry out commands.
What is central processing unit (CPU)?
100
metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer.
What is a computer case
100
Most important software that runs on a computer that manages the computer's memory, processes, and all of its software and hardware
What is the operating system?
100
smallest unit of data in computer processing.
What is a bit?
200
Used to protect your computer from voltage spikes
What is a surge protector?
200
Short-term memory____
Long -term memory ____
What is RAM/Hard drive
200
link between the power outlet and the power supply unit in the computer casing.
What is the power cord?
200
Operating system developed by Microsoft
What is Windows?
200
equal to 8 bits
What is a byte?
300
external objects that provides input or output
What are peripheral devices?
300
Computer's main circuit board; holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards; connects directly or indirectly to every part of the computer
What is the Motherboard
300
connections for specific devices. Some are color coded.
What are ports?
or buttons, sockets and slots?
300
Three most popular operating systems.
What are Windows, OSX and Linux
300
____ contains a million bytes and ____ contains a billion bytes
What is megabyte and gigabyte
400
pointing devices that let you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
What is a mouse?
400
Sits above the CPU....pulls heat away.
What is heat sink?
400
Typically, most computers use this port for monitors, keyboards and other peripheral devices
What is a USB?
400
Old technology where user had to type every single command and the computer would only display text.
What is command line or DOS
400
Lets you use your mouse to click on icons, buttons, and menus, and everything is clearly displayed on the screen using a combination of graphics and text.
What is the Graphical User Interface, or GUI (pronounced "gooey")
500
Mouse, printer, monitor, digital camera, scanner, keyboard
What are peripheral devices?
500
Expansion slots used to add:
______ card - responsible for what you see on the monitor.
______ card - responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones.
______ card - allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet.
What is video, sound and network
500
Name some of the ports on the front and back of the computer (will possibly be a diagram on test)
What are:
USB, HDMI, Ethernet, VGA
500
As of January 2013, _________ operating system accounts for 7.5% of computer users and __________ accounts for 90% of computer users.
What is OSX and Windows
500
Process that occurs when you press the power button to turn your computer on: runs tests to make sure everything is working correctly, checks for new hardware and then starts up the operating system