Chapter 11 Section 4 Flashcards
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What does CPU stand for?
Central processing unit
What is a central processing unit?
Reads programs and converts each program’s instructions into actions
What size is a CPU?
A CPU could be a single chip in size
What is a CPU sometimes called?
“The Brain”
What does ROM stand for?
Read-only memory
What is Read-Only Memory?
Fixed memory that provides instructions needed to start the computer
What is a motherboard?
A printed circuit board that controls all of the system’s hardware
Includes: CPU, computer memory, modem, work card and controls the power
The motherboard includes;
CPU, computer memory, controls the power, etc.
Where is ROM?
Built into chips on the computer’s motherboard
Which one loses contents when turned off?
ROM
-or-
RAM
RAM
What does RAM stand for?
Random-Access Memory
What is Random-Access Memory?
The main type of memory in a computer
What happens to RAM when the computer is turned off?
The information disappears
What is a disk drive that is usually built into a computer?
Hard disk
What is an operating system?
Controls the computer components. Makes the components available to other kinds of software
What’s an example of an operating system?
Windows and Mac OS X
What is an application program?
Gives the computer instructions for carrying our a specific task
What’s an example of an application program?
Games, PowerPoint, social media, etc. (pretty much any app)
What are the two types of software?
Operating system and Application program
What is a peripheral device?
Peripheral devices either provide input to a computer or display output
What’s an example of a peripheral device?
Keyboard, mouse, monitor, video cameras, speakers, printer, audio, etc.
What is an input device?
Tools that send information to the computer
What is an example of an input device?
CD-ROMs, tapes, hard disks, floppy disks, keyboards, mouse, and various cameras
What is an output device?
Any device that displays information coming from the computer.
