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Computer Hardware: Hard Drive Fundamentals

Learn about the primary long-term storage component of a computer, including its components and functions. Understand how hard drives store data and applications, and how they compare to solid state drives.

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What is the first step in the boot process when power is applied to the motherboard?

The CPU starts

What is the purpose of the POST (Power-on self-test) in the boot process?

To test the computer's hardware components

What is required to connect a standalone computer to a network?

A network interface card (NIC)

What is the unique identifier assigned to a NIC?

<p>MAC address</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of wireless NIC is chosen based on the type of wireless AP being used?

<p>Any type of wireless NIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name assigned to a wireless network?

<p>SSID</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'heart' of the computer?

<p>CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the BIOS configuration?

<p>To specify the boot order</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a computer being connected to a network?

<p>The computer can access the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a computer that is not connected to a network?

<p>Standalone computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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