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What is a CPU
The brain of the computer where most calculations take place
Input Devices - define
Devices that allow users to interact with a computer and input data (e.g., keyboard, mouse).
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) define
Handles rendering of images, videos, and animations.
Components such as fans or liquid cooling systems to prevent overheating
Cooling System
Software designed for data organization and calculation (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).
Spreadsheet Software
What is a motherboard?
The main circuit board that connects all components of a computer.
Output Devices define
Devices that allow the computer to communicate with the user (e.g., monitor, printer)
Operating System (OS)define
System software that manages hardware and software resources (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).
Handles rendering of images, videos, and animations.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU
Programs for creating slide-based presentations (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi).
Presentation Software
RAM (Random Access Memory) define
emporary storage that provides space for the computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU quickly.
Define Peripheral Devices
External devices that provide additional functionality (e.g., scanners, webcams).
Application Software define
Programs designed to perform specific tasks (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop).
Software designed to provide a platform for other software (e.g., device drivers, utilities).
System Software
Software used to access the Internet (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
Web Browser
Hard Drive (HDD) define
A storage device used to store data permanently.
Power Supply Unit (PSU) - define
Converts electrical power to a form usable by the computer.
Permanent software programmed into a hardware device.
firmware
Software and services that run on the Internet instead of locally on a computer (e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive).
Cloud Computing
Software for sending and receiving emails (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird).
Email Client
Solid State Drive (SSD) define
A faster storage device compared to HDD with no moving parts
Cooling System define
Components such as fans or liquid cooling systems to prevent overheating.
Allows a computer to connect to a network.
Network Interface Card (NIC) -
Database Software define
Software for managing and organizing data (e.g., Microsoft Access, Oracle
Name 5 types of Software systems
Application Software System Software Database Software Spreadsheet Software
Presentation Software Antivirus Software Multimedia Software
Productivity Software Word Processing Software