Hardware Component
This component is also known as the Brain of the computer
CPU / Processor
Mouse and Web cam are examples of which hardware type?
INPUT
What is the function of a keyboard?
Manually enter data into the computer
What does FDD stand for?
Floppy Disk Drive
What is volatile ?
Memory loses all data when the systems unit is turned off. Ex: RAM
This component is a protective case or box that contains the internal hardware of the computer
System Unit
Define Output hardware type.
Output devices are used to share the
information that is inside the computer
with the user.
What is the function of a Portable Hard Drive?
Store large amounts of data and can store up to 1 TB
What are the two components that CPU has?
ALU and CU
Define non-volatile
memory does not lose its data when the system or device is turned off.
Ex: ROM, HDD, FDD, CD/DVD, Flash Drives
Which component converts softcopy to hardcopy?
Printer
Communication
What is the function of multifunction device?
Printer/Scanner/Fax all built into one unit. It saves space and convenient. These are both input and output devices.
What does ALU and CU stand for?
Arithmetic Logic Unit and Control Unit
What is the function of a scanner?
Scans documents and pictures in to a digital copy so they can be changed and edited from the computer. (similar to a photo copy machine)
There are two types of monitors, what are they?
LCD and CRT
Processing devices are used to interact with the information. They process your raw data into information, it stores and retrieves information.
What is one difference between HDD and FDD?
HDD stores large amounts of data, FDD stores small amount of data.
What is the function of a Video Camera?
Used for recording movies to digital videotape or which can be edited with a computer. Sometimes called a camcorder. Connected using USB cord.
What is the function of CD-ROM/DVD Drive?
These optical devices use laser/light to read and write digital information to and from cd’s (Compact Disc) and
dvd’s.(digital versatile disc)
The mouse has essential features we must know, in order to use it. What are they? There are 4.
Scroll, Left Click, Right Click and Double click
Give 3 examples of storage devices
flash drive
portable hard drive
HDD/FDD
What is the function of a microphone?
An INPUT devices that converts sound waves into electronic signals allowing the computer to send through an output device, such as speakers or headset.
Commonly connected by USB cord.
What is the function of a Digital Camera?
Used to capture images and also take videos. Can be stored into a computer.
Define Software
is set of instructions or programs that tells the hardware what to do. It is what guides the hardware and tells it how to accomplish each task. Examples of software are MS Word, web browsers, MS Excel