COS-1010 Midterm Computer Hardware,
Python Basics, Software, Databases, and Logic
questions and answers Graded A+
Digital Device - ✅✅Any machine that processes data using binary (0s and 1s).
Binary - ✅✅How all data (text, images, videos) is stored.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) - ✅✅The 'brain' of the computer that performs
calculations and executes instructions.
Moore's Law - ✅✅CPU power roughly doubles every ~2 years.
Huang's Law - ✅✅Graphics processing power improves faster than CPUs.
Motherboard - ✅✅Main circuit board connecting all components.
RAM (Random-Access Memory) - ✅✅Short-term memory that is fast,
temporary, and cleared when power is off.
Hard Disk / Storage - ✅✅Long-term data storage that is slower than RAM.
Input Devices - ✅✅Send data into the computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse).
Python Basics, Software, Databases, and Logic
questions and answers Graded A+
Digital Device - ✅✅Any machine that processes data using binary (0s and 1s).
Binary - ✅✅How all data (text, images, videos) is stored.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) - ✅✅The 'brain' of the computer that performs
calculations and executes instructions.
Moore's Law - ✅✅CPU power roughly doubles every ~2 years.
Huang's Law - ✅✅Graphics processing power improves faster than CPUs.
Motherboard - ✅✅Main circuit board connecting all components.
RAM (Random-Access Memory) - ✅✅Short-term memory that is fast,
temporary, and cleared when power is off.
Hard Disk / Storage - ✅✅Long-term data storage that is slower than RAM.
Input Devices - ✅✅Send data into the computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse).
