Hardware Identification - Refresher

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This piece of hardware is made of circuits, connects all pieces of the computer, and is sometimes called the "backbone."

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Motherboard

Front

What is known as the "brain" of the computer?

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Front

This type of memory is temporary and volatile, often referred to as the "working" memory, as it is erased when logging off or shutting down.

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

Front

What provides power to a computer?

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Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Front

What type of drive is a flash drive?

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Solid State Drive (SSD)

Front

Most peripherals (IE: keyboard, mouse, camera, etc.) are connected through which port?

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USB

Front

Which drive is able to play a CD, DVD, or BluRay Disk?

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Optical Drive

Front

The main, and usually the largest, data storage device in the computer.

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Front

Like a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), this too can serve as the main storage device, and is usually faster and more reliable.

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Solid State Drive (SSD)

Front

The keyboard, mouse, and camera are all examples of what devices?

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