Computer Hardware
1. The parts of a computer you can see and touch Hardware
2. Where you see visual output from your computer Monitor
3. Largest circuit board Motherboard
4. 1 trillion bytes Terabyte
5. Temporary Memory RAM
6. Box that holds & protects the parts of the computer System Unit
7. Measures a computer’s speed Gigahertz
8. Everything is connected to it Motherboard
9. Stands for Central Processing Unit CPU
10. The brain of the computer Microprocessor (CPU)
11. Measures storage capacity Byte
12. 1 million bytes Megabyte
13. Hardware used to input letters and numbers Keyboard
14. List 4 pieces of computer hardware Keyboard, mouse, monitor, system unit, motherboard, hard disk drive (harddrive), cpu (microprocessor), printer, speakers, RAM (Random Access Memory), expansion cards, bus, scanner, CD drive, DVD drive, Floppy disk drive, USB drive
15. 1 billion bytes Gigabyte
16. 1000 bytes Kilobyte
17. What RAM stands for Random Access Memory
18. Name two types of printers and how they work: Inkjet – sprays ink to create image Laser – uses heat to make toner stick to paper.
19. What is the difference between gigabyte and gigahertz Gigabyte = storage Gigahertz = speed
20. Ribbon & circuits used to transfer data Bus
21. Temporary Storage RAM
22. Used for printers & external or removable storage USB Ports