Computer Components

Front

The main circuit board of the computer is called the ________.

Back

motherboard

Front

CPU stands for central ____ unit and is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program.

Back

Processing

Front

What does RAM stand for?

Back

Random Access Memory

Front

What does the motherboard do?

Back

Connects everything together

Front

What does CPU stand for?

Back

Central Processing Unit

Front

The mouse is connected to your computer via what type of port?

Back

USB Port

Front

What happens if you don't have enough RAM?

Back

Your computer will slow down because it has to load everything from the Hard Drive.

Front

The base of operations for the brains of a computer is the ____________

Back

motherboard

Front

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Back

memory available for the operating system, programs and processes to use when the computer is running; requires the computer to be turned on in order to retain data; The data in RAM is not permanently written (volatile memory)

Front

The card attached to the motherboard allows pictures and text to appear.  It controls the output to a display screen.

Back

Graphics Card