Hardware Components of Computer Flashcards
(7 cards)
1.What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that can store and process data
What does a computer need to fully function?
Hardware,Software and a User
Main Functions of a computer
Input,Process,Output and Storage
Descriptions of the four functions of a computer
Input-data that is sent to the computer
Processing-process of transforming data into information
Output-Displaying the data that has been processed
Storage-process where data is stored temporarily
Example of each function of the computer
A.Input-Keyboard,Microphone
B.Processing-Cpu,Gpu
C.Output-Monitor,Headphone
D.Storage-Flash drive,SD card
Types of Primary Storage
RAM,ROM(PROM,EPROM)
Type of Secondary Storage
Magnetic tape,Hard Disk,Optical Disk,Solid State Drives