1.2 - Computer Components Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the 6 key computer components?
A
Processor (CPU), motherboard, graphics card, power supply, memory, and storage
2
Q
What does the processor (CPU) do?
A
Manages the main function and operations of the computer
3
Q
Name three key characteristics of a processor (CPU)
A
Clock speed (how fast CPU can do an instruction), number of cores (number of instructions per second), and cache
4
Q
What does the motherboard do?
A
A circuit board that connects components of a computer system
5
Q
What will be on a motherboard?
A
Components such as RAM, ROM, and the CPU as well as a variety of ports
