Connect Module 1 Quiz: Computer Hardware

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Computer

Digital devices that accept input, process and sore the input, asnd provide output Come in a variety of shapes and sizes

4 Basic Computing Functions (Information Processing Cycle)

Input- accept data from sources such as keyboards, cameras, microphones, or other computers Process- compile and transform data into useful info Output- display information in many forms (images, video, audio) Store- store data for future use

Tablet computer

Mobile device with touchscreen Separate keyboard and mouse can be added Hardware and RAM can NOT be upgraded Some use a smaller operating system than laptops (if so, apps may be limited to mobile versions)

Computer System Unit

Part of the computer that houses the motherboard Motherboard- circuit board that holds the computer's central processing unit Central Processing Unit (CPU)- computer's main microprocessor

All-in-one computer

Stationary device w/ motherboard housed within the monitor Large monitor, no separate system unit, separate keyboard and mouse Usually a touchscreen monitor Full operating system Not easily upgradable; not as popular with computer experts/ serious gamers

Desktop computer

Stationary devices consisting of a separate case called a system unit (tower) Peripheral devices (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) are connected to system unit Relatively easy hardware upgrades Large footprint (takes up physical space) Popular with businesses, families, and gamers/computer experts (due to flexibility/expansion)

Computer Hardware

The physical parts of a computer, such as... the system unit (tower or chassis) printer monitor keyboard mouse router

Embedded computer

computer that is integrated

Where is a computer's system unit located?

desktop- in tower/chassis laptop- beneath keyboard smartphone- behind touchscreen

Laptop

hinged folding computer with integrated monitor, keyboard, and touchpad full operating system (OS) if expandable, memory can be upgraded as necessary plenty of storage space

Examples of computers

laptops desktops all-in-ones tablets smartphones mainframes servers gaming consoles embedded devices


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