HOW COMPUTER HARDWARE WORKS –
FLASHCARDS- COMPUTER SCIENCE.
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Motherboard - Answer: Largest printed circuit board that distributes electricity and
handles communication between CPU, RAM, and other hardware components.
Power Supply - Answer: Transfers electricity to the motherboard for computer use.
Input and Output Devices - Answer: Hardware devices such as keyboard and mouse
that interact with the operating system on the motherboard to process instructions.
CPU - Answer: Central Processing Unit, also known as the brain of the computer, runs
programs, carries out instructions, and makes calculations.
RAM - Answer: Random Access Memory, short-term memory used to rapidly perform
immediate tasks.
Hard Drive - Answer: Non-volatile data storage device that saves data even when
powered off.
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APPHIA - Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
FLASHCARDS- COMPUTER SCIENCE.
Trusted by students across multiple disciplines!
Motherboard - Answer: Largest printed circuit board that distributes electricity and
handles communication between CPU, RAM, and other hardware components.
Power Supply - Answer: Transfers electricity to the motherboard for computer use.
Input and Output Devices - Answer: Hardware devices such as keyboard and mouse
that interact with the operating system on the motherboard to process instructions.
CPU - Answer: Central Processing Unit, also known as the brain of the computer, runs
programs, carries out instructions, and makes calculations.
RAM - Answer: Random Access Memory, short-term memory used to rapidly perform
immediate tasks.
Hard Drive - Answer: Non-volatile data storage device that saves data even when
powered off.
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APPHIA - Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
