Computer Basics
List the 5 major hardware components of a computer system.
Input Devices, Output Devices, Processor, Main Memory, Secondary Memory.
A Monitor is an example of:
Output Device.
A Printer is an example of:
Output Device.
A speaker is an example of:
Output Device.
Hardware
The physical part of a computer system. Things you can touch.
RAM
Example of Main Memory.
Random Access Memory.
Example of Main Memory.
Keyboard, Joystick, Mouse, Bar Code Reader, and Microphone.
Examples of Input Devices.
Monitor, Speaker, Projector, and Printer.
Examples of Output Devices.
Hard Drive, USB Drive, Solid State Drive.
Examples of Secondary Memory.
What type of memory is fast?
Main
What type of memory loses data when it loses power?
Main
RAM is an example of:
Main Memory.
A CPU is an example of:
Processor.
What type of memory does not lose data when it loses power?
Secondary
What type of memory is slow?
Secondary
Software
The information such as programs and data.
Main Memory is:
Fast, Expensive, talks directly to the processor, and loses data when it loses power.
A Joystick is an example of:
Input Device.
A Microphone is an example of:
Input Device.
A keyboard is an example of:
Input Device.
A Hard Drive is an example of:
Secondary Memory
A Flash Drive is an example of:
Secondary Memory.
Secondary Memory
Slower, Cheaper, used for long term storage, and keeps its data even without power.
