misc computer stuff

Question 1

What are the components of a computer’s architecture?

Answer 1

RAM
Graphics card
CPU
GPU 
ROM
network card
sound card
Monitor
Hard Disk
ports

Question 2

What is the CPU?

Answer 2

Stands for central processing unit - it is the heart of the computer

Question 3

modern quad core chips run at a clock speed of 4.2_____

Answer 3

GHz

Question 4

Do CPU’s have any temporary data storage capacities?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

RAM stands for

Answer 5

“Random Access Memory” - it is like the operating memory that is used while the computer is running

Question 6

Is RAM volatile?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

What does ROM stand for?

Answer 7

read only memory

Question 8

Disk storage is data that is stored on magnetic or __________

Answer 8

optical media

Question 9

What was the first electronic computer?

Answer 9

The ENIAC

Question 10

what were the first three computers in order of creation?

Answer 10

the ENIAC the EDVAC and then the UNIVAC 1

Question 11

What are the three main component parts of Von Neumann architecture?

Answer 11

Memory, control unit, and ALU which actually does the ‘computing’ of instructions