Computer Science Hardware Terms

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What is the enclosure that houses most of the components of a computer?

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Case

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What is a printed circuit board that can be inserted into an expansion slot to add functionality to a computer?

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Expansion Card

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What device displays information in a human-readable form?

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Output Device

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What type of device are speakers classified as?

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Output Device

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What component converts alternating current (AC) electric power to low-voltage DC power for the internal components of the computer?

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Power Supply

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What is the main circuit board in a computer that connects all components?

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Motherboard

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What is the temporary storage used by the computer to hold data that is actively being used?

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RAM (Random Access Memory)

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What is the term for a device that allows users to input data into a computer?

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Input Device

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What is the function of a hard drive in a computer?

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To store data permanently.

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What is the purpose of a graphics card?

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To render images and video for display.