Computer Hardware Flashcards
Computing Device
An electronic machine that uses binary data to automatically perform calculations
Personal Computer
A computing device designed to be used by one person at a time
Desktop Computer
A computing device designed to be placed on or near a users’ desk
Laptop
A Complete computer system that is small, compact, lightweight, and portable
Tablets
Small computing device with a touchscreen that is larger than a smartphone and smaller than a keyboard
Smartphones
High-end mobile devices that provide users with a wide range of functions, such as portable media players, video cameras, GPS, High resolution touchscreens, high-speed Wi-Fi, web browsers, and mobile broadband, along with phone service
Servers
A network computer that shares resources with and responds to requests from computers, devices, and other servers on the network
Supercomputer
The fastest and most expensive computer among all types of computers. usually used for research and simulations to perform one singular task
Mainframe
A large computer that might serve large organizations, It is used to process and store information for many users at once, requiring more processing power and storage capacity
eBook Reader
A device used to read electronic books
Motherboard
The personal computer component that acts as the backbone for the entire computer system
CPU
A computer chip where most of the computing calculations take place
Power Supply
An internal computer component that converts line voltage power from an electrical outlet to the low-voltage direct current power needed by stem components
RAM
Volatile memory that requires a constant source of electricity to keep track of the data stored in it
Hard Drive
Non removable disks that computer use to store information
