Chapter 2.1: Computer Components P2

Question 1

devices that outputs processed data into a form understood by human beings.

Answer 1

Output Devices

Question 2

4 TYPES OF OUTPUT DEVICES

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• Text Output
• Graphic Output
• Sound Output
• Video Output

Question 3

is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfer the information to a paper.

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Printers

Question 4

produces an output by using a mechanism that presses against an inked ribbon on paper.

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Impact Printer

Question 5

is a type of impact printer which prints character or images by striking print hammer against an inked ribbon.

Answer 5

Dot Matrix Printer

Question 6

uses a photocopier like process to transfer ink to a piece of paper.

Answer 6

Non-Impact Printer

Question 7

is a computer peripheral that produces hard copies of documents or photo by spraying droplet of ink onto paper.

Answer 7

Inkjet Printer

Question 8

is a type of non-impact printer where document is sent to the printer, and a laser beam draws the document.

Answer 8

Laser Printer

Question 9

an electronic output device used to display information being entered and processed in a computer.

Answer 9

Video Monitor / Display

Question 10

are used for audio output.

Answer 10

Speakers

Question 11

is the brain of the computer. Is the integrated chip containing electronic circuitry that controls the interpretation and execution of instructions.

Answer 11

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Question 12

also known as auxiliary storage, secondary memory, or external memory.

Answer 12

Secondary Storage Unit

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EXAMPLE OF SECONDARY STORAGE UNIT

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o Magnetic Tape
o Hard Disk Drive
o CD ROM
o Flash Drive

Question 14

one of the oldest technologies for electronic data storage.

Answer 14

Magnetic Tape

Question 15

is a non-volatile storage device that retain stored data even when no power is supplied.

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Hard Disk Drive

Question 16

runs compact disk where data is held optically.

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CD ROM

Question 17

is a small portable device that plugs into the USD port on your computer.

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Flash Drive

Question 18

is the part of the computer which is responsible for accepting and processing the data brought in by the input devices.

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System Unit

Question 19

the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer.

Answer 19

Motherboard

Question 20

is the computer’s central communication backbone connectivity point.

Answer 20

Motherboard

Question 21

is the general term used to described where the computers hold data and instructions before and after they are processed.

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Memory

Question 22

2 TYPES OF MEMORY

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o Random Access Memory (RAM)
o Read Only Memory (ROM)

Question 23

is used as short-term memory storage for a computer’s CPU

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

Question 24

housing of the system unit.

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Chassis

Question 25

are built in but can be bought externally for better quality for display.

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Video Cards

Question 26

used to send and receive audio on a computer-based device.

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Sound Cards

Question 27

a circuit board that connects the computer to the rest of the network usually using special cables.

Answer 27

Network Card

Question 28

assist the CPU to cool down.

Answer 28

Fan and Heat Sink

Question 29

is a hardware that convers AC to DC electricity and distributes it to the rest of the computer.

Answer 29

Power Supply Unit