Computer Science: Hardware Basics

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What does a MOTHERBOARD (the main circuit board of a computer) do?

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Connects all other parts of a computer together.

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This computer component provides the specific power needs to a computer.

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Power Supply Unit (PSU)

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What does RAM stand for?

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Random Access Memory

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This computer component reads and writes data on discs such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays:

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An Optical Disc Drive (ODD)

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The HARD DISC DRIVE, or HDD is used for:

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Long-term data storage.

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Graphics Cards, Sound Cards, Ethernet Cards, and/or Memory Cards can be slotted into a motherboards _________ _____?

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Expansion Slots

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BONUS QUESTION: TRUE OR FALSE: An ALTERNATING CURRENT periodically reverses direction and changes its magnitude (voltage) over time.

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TRUE

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What is a CIRCUIT?

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A circular path used for transmitting an electrical current.

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What is this?

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case, tower, computer case, case or tower, case/tower, case, tower

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The colored keys in this image are all on the keyboard's ____ ___.

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Home row.