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What is the function of the BIOS chip in a computer?
What is the function of the BIOS chip in a computer?
Which device serves as the computer's short-term memory for multitasking?
Which device serves as the computer's short-term memory for multitasking?
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
Which component requires a video card to display the computer's output on a screen?
Which component requires a video card to display the computer's output on a screen?
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What is the function of the power supply in a computer system?
What is the function of the power supply in a computer system?
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Which component is the central part of a computer where all components connect and communicate?
Which component is the central part of a computer where all components connect and communicate?
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What is the primary function of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) chip in a computer?
What is the primary function of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) chip in a computer?
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Which device is used as a long-term storage device in a computer system?
Which device is used as a long-term storage device in a computer system?
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What is the function of an input device in a computer system?
What is the function of an input device in a computer system?
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Which component functions as the computer's short-term memory for multitasking?
Which component functions as the computer's short-term memory for multitasking?
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What type of device is used to read and write data from optical discs in a computer system?
What type of device is used to read and write data from optical discs in a computer system?
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Study Notes
- A computer system is compared to a toaster, both transform inputs into outputs.
- Input devices send data into a computer, such as a keyboard and mouse.
- Output devices display or produce data from a computer, like a monitor and speakers.
- A power supply takes electricity from an outlet and distributes it to the computer components.
- The motherboard is the central part of a computer where all components connect and communicate.
- BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) chip provides essential information for the computer to start up.
- The case protects the computer components and keeps the system cool.
- CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the primary processing part of a computer, with Intel and AMD being the major manufacturers.
- RAM (Random Access Memory) functions as the computer's short-term memory for multitasking.
- Hard drives are long-term storage devices, with traditional HDDs having moving parts and SSDs having no moving parts.
- A monitor requires a video card to display the computer's output on a screen.
- A CD/DVD/Blu-ray Drive reads and writes data from optical discs.
- Laptops have similar components as desktop computers but are more compact.
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Learn about the basic components and functions of a computer system, including input and output devices, power supply, motherboard, CPU, RAM, hard drives, and more. Understand how these components work together to transform inputs into outputs.
