COMPONENTS OF THE COMPUTER Flashcards
(29 cards)
A ________ is a computer that can perform all its
input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
A ________ contains a processor, memory, and one or
more input, output, and storage devices.
Personal computer
What are the 2 types of personal computers?
Desktop computers and notebook computers
A ________ that is designed so that the
system unit, input devices, and any other
devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.
Desktop Computers
A __________ is a personal computer you
can carry from place to place. Similarly, a mobile
device is a computing device small enough to
hold in your hand.
Mobile computer
What are the 3 most popular type of mobile computer?
Notebook computer, Tablet PC’s, and mobile devices.
Is a portable, personal computer
often designed to fit on your lap.
Notebook computers
These computers are thin and
lightweight
Notebook computer
Is a special type of notebook
computer you can interact with by
touching the screen with your
finger or a digital pen.
Tablet PC’S
Are small enough to carry in a
pocket, usually store programs and
data permanently on memory
inside the system unit or on small
storage media such as memory
cards.
Mobile devices
Which are small enough to carry in a pocket,
usually store programs and data on memory
inside the system unit or small storage media
such as memory cards.
Mobile devices
What are the 6 most Popular Types of Mobile Devices?
smartphones and PDA’s, e-book readers,
handheld computers, portable media players,
and digital cameras.
Offering the convenience of one-handed operation,
a ______ is an Internet enabled phone that
usually also provides personal information
management functions such as a calendar, an
appointment book, an address book, a calculator,
and a note pad.
Smartphone
A mobile computing device designed for single
player or multiplayer video games. Standard
game consoles use a handheld controller(s)
as an input device(s); a television screen as an
output device
Game consoles
A _______ controls access to the hardware,
software, and other resources on a network
and provides a centralized storage area for
programs, data, and information.
Servers
Is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle
hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.
_______ store
huge amounts of data, instructions, and information.
Mainframes
Is the fastest, most powerful computer — and the most
expensive. The ________ are capable of
processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a
single second.
Superconductor
Is a special-purpose computer that functions as a
component in a larger product.
Embedded computers
What are the variety of everyday products contain embedded
computers?
- Consumer Electronics
- Home Automation Devices
- Automobiles
- Process Controllers and Robotics
- Computer Devices and Office Machines
determine the 4 types of computer
category it best fits.
Computer’s size, speed, Processing power, price.
How many connected number of users can a personal computer?
One
How many connected users can mobile device and mobile computer?
One
What is the number of connected users can a game console is?
One to several
How many number connected users can a server is?
Two to thousands
How many number of connected users can a mainframe is?
Hundreds to thousands
