Computer Hardware and Concepts

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What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

  • To act as a home for all other components
  • To store data
  • To execute instructions (correct)
  • To improve the user experience

What is the purpose of the RAM in a computer?

  • To temporarily store data (correct)
  • To process information
  • To provide a home for the CPU
  • To store permanent data

What is the main difference between a HDD and an SDD?

  • HDD is less reliable, while SDD is more reliable (correct)
  • HDD is used for videos, while SDD is used for photos
  • HDD is more reliable, while SDD is less reliable
  • HDD is faster, while SDD is slower

What is the term for the smallest unit of a digital image?

<p>Pixel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Network Adapter in a computer?

<p>To connect to the internet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of combining two pieces of film together?

<p>Cut (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ADR in film production?

<p>To record additional dialogue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the set of rules that dictate the structure and format of programming languages?

<p>Syntax (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an input device in a computer?

<p>To receive signals or data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the frame rate of a typical movie?

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Study Notes

Computer Hardware Components

  • CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the most important component of a computer
  • RAM (Random Access Memory) stores data
  • HDD (Hard Disk Drive) stores data, such as photos
  • Motherboard acts as a home for all other components
  • Video and sound cards help the user interact with the computer
  • Network Adapter improves the user experience
  • SDD (Solid State Drive) is more reliable than HDD

Computer Concepts

  • Input devices receive signals or data, examples include mouse, keyboard
  • Output devices send signals or data, examples include monitor, printer, speaker
  • A computer performs four main functions: input, store information, process, output

Film and Video Production

  • Cut: when two pieces of film are spliced together to cut from one image to another
  • Dissolve: when one image slowly replaces another
  • ADR (Addition Dialogue Recording)
  • Cross-cutting: cuts between actions happening simultaneously
  • Eye-Line match: cuts to an object then a person

Computer Programming

  • ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) converts binary into text
  • Programming language: a set of instructions written by a programmer to deliver instructions to the computer
  • Javascript is used for website and mobile app development
  • Arduino is a microcontroller platform

Miscellaneous

  • Pixel: the smallest unit of a digital image
  • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
  • Ultrasonic sensor: uses sound waves to detect distance
  • Sketch: a database structure

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