Parts of computer
What is a motherboard?
The main part of the computer.
What is a small storage device that uses flash memory and connects to a computer through a USB port?
USB Flash Drive
What does Wi-Fi mean?
Standard wireless technology that uses radio waves to connect devices.
What is a computer Virus?
A program that can interfere with computer network while replicating itself.
What is a Microchip
A microchip is a very small piece of silicon inside a computer. It has electronic circuits on it and can hold large quantities of informationor perform mathematical and logical operations.
What are the physical parts of a computer known as?
Hardware
What is a Hard Drive?
The most commonly used secondary storage device, which is placed on the surface of a metal disk.
What is a Router?
Recieves and and sends data to computer networks.
What is Software?
Programs that tell a computer what to do and how to do it.
What is a Router?
A router receives and sends data on computer networks.
What is a monitor?
The display that provides a visual output from the computer.
What is Cloud Storage?
Areas on internet servers where data can be stored and accessed.
What does USB mean?
Universal Serial Bus- A standard that allows communication between devices.
What is the Operating System?
The system that allows hardware devices to communicate with one another.
What is RAM?
Stands for Random Access Memory. It stores data and instructions while the computer is working.
What is the CPU of a computer?
The Central Processing Unit, which is a part of the computer's hardware that processes and compares data.
What does RAM mean?
Random Access Memory- Stores data and instructions while the computer is working.
What is a server?
A computer that provides data to other computers.
What is a Laptop?
A personal computer that is small enough to be carried around.
What is software?
_Programs that tells a computer what to do and how to do it.
What is a Touch Pad?
A flat control service that is used to move a cursor and preform like a computer mouse.
What is an SD-Card?
Secure Digital Memory Card- A type of memory card that is typically used in digital cameras.
What is the system that helps connect computer's data to one another?
Operating System.
What is a Desktop Computer?
An individual computer that resides on a desk.
What is CPU?
Stands for _Central Processing Unit. A piece of the computer’s hardware that processes and compares data and completes arithmetic and logical operations.