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What is the function of RAM?
Data in ROM can be easily erased.
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What is the function of a motherboard?
Allows communication between computer components
What does a CPU primarily do?
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The _____ converts digital data into sounds.
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Which of the following is an input device?
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Processors execute mathematical and logical calculations.
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Match the following components with their functions:
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What is the purpose of storage in a computer?
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Binary codes use _____ symbols to represent information.
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Study Notes
Computer Peripherals
- Peripherals are external devices that connect to a computer and serve a specific purpose.
- Examples of peripherals include mouses, keyboards, and speakers.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
- RAM is a type of temporary storage that holds data and programs currently in use for quick access.
- Data in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off.
Read Only Memory (ROM)
- ROM is a type of permanent storage for essential data or information.
- Data in ROM is permanent and cannot be easily erased, retaining its contents even when the computer is turned off.
Motherboard
- The motherboard is the circuit board that allows communication between computer components.
- It serves as the foundation where all essential components are installed, making the operation of the computer more efficient.
Video Cards
- Video cards handle graphical computations and send the processed output to the monitor.
- This hardware component manages visual data.
Sound Cards
- Sound cards convert digital data into sounds that can be played through speakers or headphones.
- They are responsible for managing the input and output of audio.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- The CPU processes data, runs programs, and performs calculations.
- Essentially the brain of the computer, it performs all tasks.
- It interprets and executes commands from hardware and software.
- A prominent component determining the computer's overall functionality.
Processors
- Any device capable of performing computations is considered a processor.
- They process information and execute tasks, including mathematical and logical calculations.
Microprocessors
- Microprocessors perform the same tasks as a central processing unit, but in a single integrated circuit.
- They are compact CPUs contained within a single chip.
Input
- Input refers to the process of sending data, commands, or signals from other devices to a computer for processing.
- It's the way data enters a computer.
Output
- Output is the transfer of processed information to external devices.
Differences Between Input and Output
- Input devices send data into a computer, while output devices transfer data or signals from a computer to another device.
Storage
- Storage preserves digital data and files for long-term retention, allowing users to access them when needed.
- It stores information permanently or semi-permanently.
- Examples of storage devices include USB drives, cloud, CDs, and hard drives.
Binary Codes
- Binary codes use two symbols (typically 0 and 1) to represent information.
- They are used by computers to perform calculations, store data, and form the basis of digital computing and electronic communication.
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This quiz covers essential computer hardware components, including peripherals, RAM, ROM, the motherboard, video cards, and sound cards. Test your knowledge on how these components function and their role in computer architecture.
