Computer Science Hardware Terms

Computer Science Hardware Terms

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7th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Case

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Expansion Card

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What device displays information in a human-readable form?

Back

Output Device

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of device are speakers classified as?

Back

Output Device

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Power Supply

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Motherboard

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

RAM (Random Access Memory)

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