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Question 1

is a machine that accepts data as input,
processes that data using programs, and outputs the processed
data as information.

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COMPUTER

Question 2

is any hardware component that allow you
enter data and instruction into computer

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INPUT DEVICE

Question 3

Is any hardware component conveys
information to one or more people

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Output Device

Question 4

– is a case that contains electronic components
that are used to process data

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SYSTEM UNIT

Question 5

This is a printed circuit board that holds the
central processing unit (CPU) and other essential internal
hardware and functions as the central hub that all other
hardware components run through.

Answer 5

MOTHERBOARD

Question 6

is a collective term used to describe
any of the physical components of an analog or digital
computer.

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COMPUTER HARDWARE

Question 7

is the brain of the computer that processes
and executes digital instructions from various programs;
its CLOCK SPEED determines the computer’s performance
and efficiency in processing data.

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CPU

Question 8

is
temporary MEMORY storage that makes information
immediately accessible to programs; is volatile
memory, so stored data is cleared when the computer
powers off.

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RAM

Question 9

are physical storage
devices that store both permanent and temporary data in
different formats, including programs, OSes, device files,
photos, etc.

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HDD

Question 10

devices based on NAND flash memory technology;
are non-volatile, so they can safely store data even when
the computer is powered down.

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SSD

Question 11

they enable the computer to read and
interact with nonmagnetic external media, such as
compact disc read-only memory or digital video discs

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Optical Drive

Question 12

This is a passive piece of hardware that draws
heat away from components to regulate/reduce their
temperature to help ensure they continue to function
properly

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HEATSINK

Question 13

This chip-based device
processes graphical data and often functions as an
extension to the main CPU.

Answer 13

GPU

Question 14

is a circuit board
or chip that enables the computer to connect to a
network; also known as a network adapter or local area
network adapter, it typically supports connection to an
Ethernet network.

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NIC

Question 15

Two main components of the motherboard

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PROCESSOR AND MEMORY

Question 16

refers to a device that is used to store information for immediate use in acomputer

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MEMORY

Question 17

A computer’s CPU handles all instructions it receives from hardware and software running on the computer.

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Processor

Question 18

is a hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data instruction and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices

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COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Question 19

holds data instruction and information for future use

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STORAGE DEVICE

Question 20

CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER

Answer 20

•Personal Computer
•Desktop Computer
•Mobile Computer
•Notebook Computer
•Tablet PC
•Mobile Devices
•Personal Digital Assistant
•Handheld Computers
•Portable Media Player
•Digital Cameras
•Game Console

Question 21

– that can perform all of its input processing output and storage activities by itself

Answer 21

Personal Computer

Question 22

– is designed so that the system unit, input devices out devices and any other devices fit entirely on or under desk or table

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Desktop Computer

Question 23

– is a personal computer you can carry from place to place

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Mobile Computersl

Question 24

Also called laptop

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Notebook Computer

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– is a special type of notebook computer that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen

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Tablet PC

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which are small enough to carry in a pocket, usually do not have disk drives

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Mobile Devices

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provides personal information management functions such as a calendar an appointment book an address book, a calculator and a notepad

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Personal Digital Assistant

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–sometimes referred to as an ultra mobile pc is a computer enough to fit in one hand

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Handheld Computer

Question 29

is a mobile device on which you can store, organize and play digital media

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Portable Media Player

Question 30

is a device that allows users to take pictures and store photographed images digitally, instead of an traditional film

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Digital Camera

Question 31

is a mobile computing device designed for single player or multiplayer video games

Answer 31

Game Console

Question 32

is a local computer bus for connecting hardware to a computer.

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PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT

Question 33

is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard designed to replace the older PCI, PCI-X and AGP bus standard.

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PCI EXPRESS

Question 34

was designed as a high-speed point-to-point channel for connecting a video card (graphics card) to a computer system.

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AGP (ACCLERATED GRAPHIC PORT)

Question 35

is non-volatile storage whose content will not get erased even after power is cut off.

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ROM ( READ ONLY MEMORY )

Question 36

It tells how to start, what to do when it starts,which driver to hold,CPU Fan Speed Information,Boot Sequences,System,Date,Time,

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BIOS (BASIC INPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM)

Question 37

stores a variety of system data such as the current system clock, date, time, pulses, commonly used hardware settings, BIOS configuration settings, BOOT sequences, BIOS master/admin password, GPU, and virtualization settings, power management, and so on

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CMOS (COMPLEMENTARY METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR)

Question 38

It is a ribbon cable with 40 pins that is used to connect mass storage devices such as hard disks (HDD or SSD) and optical drives to a computer

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PATA (PARALLEL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT)

Question 39

It is a 7-pin cable that is shorter and more powerful than the PATA connector, and it serves the same purpose. first version was released in 2000.

Answer 39

SATA (SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT)

Question 40

use a thermal conductor to reduce heat generated and prevent overheating from hardware components like CPU, GPU, northbridge, southbridge, RAM modules, etc.

Answer 40

Heat sink