Quiz 2 Computer Fundamentals
What do laptops contain that desktops do not
A built in battery to let you use them anywhere
What is a computer?
A computer is a electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data.
What is a gaming console?
A gaming console is a computing device for single player and multi-player video games. Some popular examples are Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch
What is a mobile devices purpose?
A mobile computer is a personal computer that you can carry with you. They are commonly referred to as laptops or notebooks. Other form of mobile devices are tablets (ex. iPad, Kindle Fire) and smartphones (ex. iPhone, Galaxy, Nexus).
What is the purpose of a personal computer?
A personal computer can perform input, processing, output, and storage activities. It is common for people to refer to a personal computer as a PC.
What is a server?
A server manages the resources for a network
What is a supercomputer?
A supercomputer is the most powerful computer available and can process trillions of instructions in a single second.
What is an embedded computer?
An embedded computer is a special purpose computer that functions as a component of a larger computer. An example would be the GPS system in your car.
What is a name of an example of these small computers?
An example of such a small computing device is the Raspberry Pi.
Why is the CPU considered the brain of the computer?
Because it processed information and carried out commands.
Wjat does CPU stand for?
Computer processing unit it can also be known as the processor.
Many destino computers have what on their motherboard?
Expansion packs
True or False: you can store files in the RAM
False
What can the CPU be considered
It can be considered the brain of the computer.
What does the heat sink do?
It draws heat away from the processor.
What is the heat sink
It id a piece of metal that covers the CPU to prevent over heating
What does RAM do?
It is short term memory that the computer used whenever the computer is performing calculations
What is the hard drive?
It provides long term storage.
What is the power supply unit
It takes power from the wall outlet and sends power to any part of the computer that needs power
Do laptops contain expansion slots
Most laptops do not contain expansion slots
Are keyboards just wired?
No keyboards Can be wireless too
What is a keyboard
One of the most basic pieces of computer hardware is a peripheral and input device
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
What is the purpose of a super computer
Supercomputers can be used to analyze weather patterns and track hurricanes
Why can't you store files in the RAM
The RAM is cleared when you shut the computer off.
Why is solid state drives better then the magnetic platter?
They are faster and more durable
What is a con of using a solid state drive?
They are more expensive
How do man old hardrives store data?
They use a magnetic platter
What is a motherboard?
Tje motherboard contains some of the most important parts of the computer such as the CPU, RAM, Hard drive, expansion packs, powerful supply unit
What are wireless cards used for
To connect to your wireless home network
Why do people use video expansion cards
To upgrade graphics performance
True or False: There are desktop computers that can fit in the palm of your hand?
True
What are some examples of expansion cards
Video cards wireless cards
How do you upgrade a expansion pack
With expansion cards
How do many new hard drives store data?
With the solid state drive.
Can expansión packs be upgraded
Yes
Do hardrives still save data when the computer is off?
Yes
What are these small computers used for?
are often used to power robotics and drones
Types of different computers:
personal computers; mobile computers and mobile devices; game consoles; and servers, supercomputers, and embedded computers.
