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Computer Hardware

1- Hardware All the physical pieces that make up a computer system.

2-Software Another name for program. These are different types of instructions that tell the computer what to do.

3-Graphics (video) Card The monitor plugs into this. Look for this

4-Modem Allows computers to talk to each other. Connects your computer to the Internet. Look for this

5-Motherboard Main part of your computer. All the parts of the computer plug into this.

6-Flash Drive (USB Drive) *Solid State Device *Your computer needs a USB port to use this.

7-Solid State This technology allows a device to boot and open programs quickly. It also allows you to multi-task better. It has NO moving parts. What is this technology called?

Flash Drive or Hard Drive An example of a solid state device

8-CD/DVD Drive This optical drive spins to record data.

9-Hard Drive Permanent storage inside your computer..

10-C Drive The letter given to the Hard Drive

You plug your digital cameras, ipods and flash drives into these. 11-USB Drives You plug your digital cameras, ipods and flash drives into these.

Supplies electricity to your computer. 12-Power Supply Supplies electricity to your computer.

13-CPU This is often referred to as the brain of the computer.

Modem or network card Connects your computer to other computers in a network so that you can communicate.

Optical Drive Another name for the CD/DVD Drive

14-Sound Card You plug your speakers and headset into this. Look for this

Temporary memory of your computer. 15-Ram Temporary memory of your computer.

16-Operating Systems Window s and OS are examples of _________________

Windows Which operating system is more popular? Windows or OS

17-Software A set of instructions that tell the computer what to do.

MS Word, Internet Explorer , MS Excel List 3 examples of software

18-1 million bytes Megabyte

19-1 trillion bytes Terabyte

20-1 billion bytes Gigabyte

21-One thousand bytes Kilobyte

22-1 tb hard drive If you are buying a new laptop, which has the greater amount of hard drive storage? 32 mb Hard Drive 1 tb Hard Drive

Hertz The number of cycles of electricity per second.

1 TB Hard Drive What is the size of the permanent storage device inside this computer?

Windows 7 Home Premium What type of operating system does this computer have?

8 GB How much temporary memory does this computer have?

RAM, Processor Type, Operating System, Hard Drive Space To be sure that an app or software will run on your computer, you should check four important components. Out of the list below, what are the four components? RAM, Processor Type, Operating System, Type of Monitor, Type of Keyboard, Color of Computer, Hard Drive Space

HDMI Output If you want your computer to connect to your digital television, what type of connection does your computer need to have?

CTRL, ALT, DELETE If a windows program has become unresponsive, which keys do you press to open the task manager?

Print Screen If you want take a “picture” of what is displayed on your computer screen, what button the keyboard do you press?