Lesson 1 - Hardware

What does the term 'Hardware' mean?

• Anything that is hard wearing

• All of the different types of programming languages

• Any physical component used in the workings of a device

• Components that are particularly hard such as reinforced glass

What does CPU stand for?

• Control processing User

• Central Processing User

• Core Processing Unit

• Central Processing Unit

What is the function of a CPU?

• It processes instructions (Like a brain)

• It cools the components

• It powers the components

• It stores all data

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Actual Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Really Awesome Memory

• Realistic Actual Memory

What is the function of a RAM?

• To make the device work slower

• To improve visual performance

• Provides memory for the OS to run multiple programs simultaneously

• Provides power for the OS to run multiple programs simultaneously

What is the purpose of Hard Drive?

• Make a device run faster

• Storage for files and folders

• Improves graphic quality

• Provides power to a unit

What is the purpose of a Motherboard?

• Attaches core components together in one place

• Provides power to a device

• Provides storage to a device

• Improves Graphics

What is a Power Supply?

• How powerful a device is

• How fast a device can run

• How much a device can store

• A component that provides electrical current to a device

What is the purpose of a Graphics card?

• Helps draw things on the computer more easily

• Supports the CPU in providing higher quality image resolution for users

• Can be swiped instead of using a password

• Improves the processing speed of a device

What is a System fan?

• Somebody that really likes a particular device

• A really cool component part

• A component that provides air-conditioning

• A component that allows cold air in and hot air out of a device