Computer Hardware Components

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What type of memory saves frequently used data and instructions?

  • Secondary memory
  • Register memory
  • Primary memory
  • Cache memory (correct)

What is an example of secondary memory?

  • USB
  • CD
  • DVD
  • All of the above (correct)

What type of website is considered secure?

  • <a href="http://ww2.wikipeda.co">http://ww2.wikipeda.co</a>
  • <a href="http://wikipeda.in">http://wikipeda.in</a>
  • <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India</a> (correct)
  • <a href="http://ww1.wikipida.com/">http://ww1.wikipida.com/</a>

What is the total amount of memory places required for 64K words?

<p>65536 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What connects all of a computer’s components?

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

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

<p>Processing data and instructions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component stores data permanently even when the computer is turned off?

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

What type of memory is used to run multiple programs simultaneously?

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

Which component controls the input and output of data in a computer system?

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

What is the purpose of the power supply in a computer system?

<p>Providing power to all components (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the operating system of a computer do?

<p>Manages hardware and software resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device allows you to interact with a computer by pointing, clicking, and selecting items on the screen?

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

Which type of memory is volatile?

<p>Primary memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Computer Hardware and Functions

  • CPU (Central Processing Unit) processes data and instructions
  • CPU is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations

Computer Storage

  • Hard Drive stores data and programs permanently even when the computer is turned off
  • RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of volatile memory that stores data temporarily
  • ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory that stores data permanently

Motherboard and Power Supply

  • Motherboard holds all the parts together and allows them to communicate
  • Power Supply provides electricity to all the other components in a computer system

Input/Output Devices

  • Monitor is a component that allows you to see information on a computer screen
  • Keyboard is an input device that allows you to interact with a computer by typing
  • Mouse is a pointing device that allows you to interact with a computer by pointing, clicking, and selecting items on the screen

Operating System

  • Operating System manages hardware and software resources
  • Operating System provides a platform for running application software

Memory and Cache

  • Cache memory is the smallest and fastest memory that saves frequently used data and instructions
  • Register memory is a small amount of memory built into the CPU
  • Primary memory is a type of volatile memory that stores data temporarily
  • Secondary memory is a type of non-volatile memory that stores data permanently
  • Examples of secondary memory include USB, CD, and DVD

Cyber Security

  • HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a secure website protocol
  • Types of ROM include EEPROM, PROM, and EPROM
  • Network Security, Application Security, and Information Security are all types of Cyber Security

Computer Calculations

  • 64K words require 65536 memory places
  • Plug-in/Plug-out Method is used to connect a PEN-DRIVE

Computer Components

  • Motherboard is a single platform that connects all of a computer’s components

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