Hardware and Software

Question 1

Hardware

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is the term is used to described the physical components of a computer or device.

Question 2

processor

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also known CPU ( central processing unit ) it is the “brains” of a computer

Question 3

RAM

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RAM means random access memory and it is a volatile and very fast form of memory that allows

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Disk Storage

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there are 2 types of disk storage solutions that are commonly used in computer

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Hard Disk

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This is the data storage device in your computer that is used for storing and retrieving information

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SSD

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Solid-state disks (SSD) are also data storage devices

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Graphics Card

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This is the hardware that processes and generates the image that is displayed by your computer

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Sound Card

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This is the hardware that processes and generates sounds

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Network Card

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also known as a network interface controller (NIC) or network adapter, it is the hardware that connects a computer to a network and manages

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DVD Drive

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This device can read and write to a digital video disc (DVD)

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Blu-ray Drive

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This is a device that can read Blu-ray disc

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motherboard

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this is a main board in a computer.

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Power Supply Unit

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alternating current from the wall socket and transform it into direct current

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Computer Cooling

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All the hardware components of a computer generate heat

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Monitor

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this is the visual display for the computer

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Mouse

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A mouse is a pointing device that detects motions relative to the surface you place it on.

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Keyboard

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it has character engraved or printed on its keyboard

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Speakers

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speakers produce the sound in response to the data sent by the sound card of a computer

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Microphone

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converts the sound in air into an electrical signal that can be sent to the sound card

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Webcam

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a webcam is a video camera that takes the image in real time

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Printer

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This a device that prints graphics or text on paper and other similar media

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Scanner

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This device optically scans images, printed text and handwriting

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Flash Drive

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a type of memory that can be erased and reprogrammed with electrical signals

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Stylus

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this device is used to assist in navigating or providing more precision when using touchscreen

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Projector

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this optical device projects the images it receives from your computer

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Input Devices

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These peripherals are used to provide data and control commands to the computer they are connected to.

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Output Devices

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these peripherals are used to communicate the outcome of the data processing

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Desktop Computers

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a desktop computer is a personal computer that it is intended to be used at a single location

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Servers

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A server is a specialized business computer that is intend to be used

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Laptops

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its a portable computer

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Tablets

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all its other components in a single unit

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Hybrid Devices

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these are newer types of devices that combine the properties

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Peripherals

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complement the internal hardware of a computer

Question 34

Smartphone

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Smart phones are mobile phones with advanced computing capabilities