Computer Hardware

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What is the part of the computer that one types on to input text, numbers, and other information?

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Keyboard

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What is the modern memory storage unit known as SSD that uses flash memory to retain data?

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Solid State Drive

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What device forwards packets of data between computers and networks, often using wifi?

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Router

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What is the chip that executes instructions in a software program and is considered the brain of a computer?

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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What is the peripheral machine that outputs pictures and/or text onto paper?

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Printer

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What is the main function of a motherboard in a computer?

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To connect all components of the computer and allow communication between them.

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What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system?

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To temporarily store data and instructions that the CPU needs while performing tasks.

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What is the function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?

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To convert electrical power from an outlet into usable power for the computer's components.

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What is the role of a graphics processing unit (GPU)?

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To render images, animations, and video for the computer's display.

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What is the difference between HDD and SSD?

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HDD (Hard Disk Drive) uses spinning disks to read/write data, while SSD (Solid State Drive) uses flash memory and has no moving parts.