1.1.1 Architecture Introduction

Question 1

Hardware

Answer 1

Physical components of a computer

Question 2

Primary Storage

Answer 2

Memory in which the computer can store the data or instructions that are currently in use.

Question 3

Main types of Primary Storage

Answer 3

RAM

ROM

Question 4

RAM

Answer 4

Random Access Memory

Question 5

ROM

Answer 5

Read-Only Memory

Question 6

Secondary Stroage

Answer 6

Memory in which the computer can store the data or instructions which are not currently in use.
Not all computers use this.

Question 7

Main types of Secondary Storage

Answer 7

HDD
SSD
CD
USB Drive

Question 8

HDD

Answer 8

Hard Disk Drive

Question 9

SSD

Answer 9

Solid State Drive

Question 10

CD

Answer 10

Compact Disk

Question 11

USB Drive

Answer 11

Flash

Question 12

Processors

Answer 12

A special component that processes data and instructions to control other components within the computer.

Question 13

Main type of processors

Answer 13

CPU

GPU

Question 14

CPU

Answer 14

Central Processing Unit

Question 15

GPU

Answer 15

Graphics Processing Unit

Question 16

Input/Output Devices

Answer 16

Devices that allow users to input data into the computer, or receive a data output from the computer.

Question 17

Examples of I/O devices

Answer 17

Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Speakers

Question 18

General Purpose Systems

Answer 18

Systems that are capable of performing many different tasks.

Question 19

Examples of general purpose systems

Answer 19

PCs
Macs
Smartphones

Question 20

Embedded System

Answer 20

Computer systems which is built into another device to support its operation.

Question 21

Examples of embedded systems

Answer 21

Washing machines
Digital cameras
Sat-Navs