Topic 3 – 1. Components of a Computer System

According to the von Neumann model, _______ are stored in memory.

• only data

• only programs

• data & programs

• neither data nor programs

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit
• Computer Protocol User
• Cool Pokemon Unit
• Computer Processing Unit

What does RAM stand for?

• Read All Memory
• Random Always Memory
• Read Access Memory
• Random Access Memory

What does the motherboard do?

• Processes instructions
• Keeps the computer safe
• Connects everything together
• Generates electricity

What does the CPU do?

• Provides electricity
• Executes Instructions
• Stores Files
• Connects everything together

An example of computer hardware is...

• Web Browser
• Keyboard
• App
• Operating System

What is this component called?

• Hard Drive

• Graphics Card

• Motherboard

• Power Supply Unit (PSU)

What is this component called?

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• Motherboard

TRUE or FALSE:

Input devices let you give the computer some data or an instruction.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Keyboards, mice and microphones are all examples of... (Select all that apply)

• Output Devices

• Peripherals

• Hardware

• Input Devices