Summary of Grade 10 Computers, Part of Your Life -
Computer Applications Technology
CPU - Correct answer-Central Processing unit
Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer.
DIMM Slots - Correct answer-Slots for RAM or Memory
Power Connector - Correct answer-cable inside the computer connecting the power supply to the
internal
devices
Sata Ports - Correct answer-To connect connecting devices to the mother board
CMOS Battery - Correct answer-Battery powered semi conductor chip that stores information
PCI- Express Expansion Slots - Correct answer-Standard type of connection for internal devices in a
computer
PCI- Express Graphics Card Slot - Correct answer-Connection for the graphics card
USB 2.0 port (black) - Correct answer-Standard (480 mbps) cable connection for personal computers and
consumer electronics devices
USB 3.0 port (blue) - Correct answer-Faster (5gbps) cable connection for personal computers and
consumer electronic devices
RAM stands for - Correct answer-Random Access Memory
, Summary of Grade 10 Computers, Part of Your Life -
Computer Applications Technology
ROM stands for - Correct answer-Read Only Memory
BIOS stands for? What does BIOS do? - Correct answer-Basic Input Output System. First program that
runs when you turn on your computer and it performs the POST
POST stand for? What does POST do? - Correct answer-Power-On Self-Test. Tests the different hardware
components (mouse, keyboard, printer, RAM) before booting up
CMOS stands for? What is CMOS? - Correct answer-Complementary Metal Oxide SemiConductor. Stores
the BIOS settings.
4 Major Categories of Computer Hardware - Correct answer-1. Output (Printers, Monitors, Speakers)
2. Input (Keyboard, Mouse)
3. Storage (RAM, ROM)
4. Processing (CPU, GPU)
4 Cooling fan locations - Correct answer-1. CPU
2. GPU
3. Power Supply
4. Case
What do cooling dans do? (3 Things) - Correct answer-1. Draw in cool air
2. Vent out hot air
3. Prevent Damage
PC Troubleshooting: No Internet - Correct answer-1. Ethernet Cable unplugged
2. Problem with cable
3. Port is broken
Computer Applications Technology
CPU - Correct answer-Central Processing unit
Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer.
DIMM Slots - Correct answer-Slots for RAM or Memory
Power Connector - Correct answer-cable inside the computer connecting the power supply to the
internal
devices
Sata Ports - Correct answer-To connect connecting devices to the mother board
CMOS Battery - Correct answer-Battery powered semi conductor chip that stores information
PCI- Express Expansion Slots - Correct answer-Standard type of connection for internal devices in a
computer
PCI- Express Graphics Card Slot - Correct answer-Connection for the graphics card
USB 2.0 port (black) - Correct answer-Standard (480 mbps) cable connection for personal computers and
consumer electronics devices
USB 3.0 port (blue) - Correct answer-Faster (5gbps) cable connection for personal computers and
consumer electronic devices
RAM stands for - Correct answer-Random Access Memory
, Summary of Grade 10 Computers, Part of Your Life -
Computer Applications Technology
ROM stands for - Correct answer-Read Only Memory
BIOS stands for? What does BIOS do? - Correct answer-Basic Input Output System. First program that
runs when you turn on your computer and it performs the POST
POST stand for? What does POST do? - Correct answer-Power-On Self-Test. Tests the different hardware
components (mouse, keyboard, printer, RAM) before booting up
CMOS stands for? What is CMOS? - Correct answer-Complementary Metal Oxide SemiConductor. Stores
the BIOS settings.
4 Major Categories of Computer Hardware - Correct answer-1. Output (Printers, Monitors, Speakers)
2. Input (Keyboard, Mouse)
3. Storage (RAM, ROM)
4. Processing (CPU, GPU)
4 Cooling fan locations - Correct answer-1. CPU
2. GPU
3. Power Supply
4. Case
What do cooling dans do? (3 Things) - Correct answer-1. Draw in cool air
2. Vent out hot air
3. Prevent Damage
PC Troubleshooting: No Internet - Correct answer-1. Ethernet Cable unplugged
2. Problem with cable
3. Port is broken
