Computer parts
What component is responsible for storing data permanently?
Hard drive
What is the function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?
The PSU converts alternating current (AC) from the power outlet to direct current (DC) required by the computer components.
Computers that allow you to write directly on the screen by using a pen called a stylus.
What component is responsible for displaying graphics on the screen?
GPU (Graphic processing units)
Why is it important to know how to use a computer?
Make things easier, like helping you pay bills or find information on health or other topics. Computers can also help you reach goals like finding a job and improving your career.
Which one is the fastest? SSD or HDD? and why you pick that?
SSDs (Solid State Drives) are faster than HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) because they have no moving parts and use flash memory for data storage.
Holding Ctrl + A , Ctrl + C and Ctrl P allows you to do this on a computer.
Copy, Select All and Paste
What is the purpose of expansion cards in a computer? And provide an example.
Expansion cards are used to add new capabilities to a computer system. They can provide additional ports, improved graphics performance, enhanced networking capabilities, or other specialized functions. For example, a graphics card can be added to improve gaming performance.
A device or substance for absorbing excessive or unwanted heat.
What is a heat sink?
What is the purpose of a cooling system in a computer?
Prevents overheating
What allows computers, smartphones, or other devices connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area.
WI-FI
Why should you use a computer?
- Computers can complete tasks much faster than we can.
-Computers will not change their minds by how they feel about you
What is the primary function of a CPU?
The CPU is responsible for processing data by executing instructions. It acts as the brain of the computer.
Microsoft Windows and MacOs are examples of this.
What are operating systems?
Which component is responsible for providing power to the computer?
Power supply
What part of the computer that allows you to see information on your screen.
Monitor
The interfaces between peripheral devices and the computer, are mainly found at the back or side of the computer.
ports
What is the difference between RAM and ROM??
RAM is short term memory. It stores the information temporarily, while the ROM is used to start up the computer, keep time, and do other things that never change, and it is a permanent part of the computer.
What "RAM" stands for?
Provide 3 examples of RAM
What is Random Access Memory?
-your phone, your tablet, your computer, your TV, your car, your cable box, your game machine, etc.
What is the primary function of a CPU in a computer system?
Processing data and executing instruction
If your keyboard is only entering uppercase letters, then you should check this key. What key is it?
CapsLock
The computer completes 4 basic functions that make up the information processing cycle. What are those?
Input, Processing, Storage and Output
What is the purpose of a CPU in a computer?
It is the “traffic cop” that tells the computer what to do.
What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer?
The motherboard acts as a central hub that connects all the components of a computer, allowing them to communicate with each other. It provides the pathways for data transfer.
What is the purpose of a GPU in a computer?
A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is designed to handle graphics-related tasks such as rendering images, videos, and animations.