Hardware

Question 1

CPU

Answer 1

The brain of a computer

Question 2

RAM

Answer 2

(random access memory) Extra thinking space for the comp to go faster (is unreliable, since the data could be lost if the power goes out or something)

Question 3

ROM

Answer 3

(read only memory) long term storage of the computer, where files are saved/installed

Question 4

Hard drive

Answer 4

stores the comp data

Question 5

What does 1 and 0 mean?

Answer 5

1=charge and 0=no charge

Question 6

Solid state storage

Answer 6

a storage device that allows reading, writing, and storing data permanently without a constant power source

Question 7

GPU

Answer 7

GPU (graphics processing unit) is the graphics part of the computer, and it’s the part of the PC responsible for the on-screen images you see.

Question 8

Graphics card

Answer 8

Video card that handles the displays on the screen

Question 9

Motherboard

Answer 9

the skeleton and the nervous system of the comp. Basically the whole comp depends on it