ECS Computer Hardware ACT Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is considered the 'brain' of the computer? Hard Drive, CPU, RAM, Power Supply

Back

CPU

Front

What type of memory is temporary and erased when the computer is turned off?

Back

RAM

Front

Which component stores the operating system and files permanently? Hard Drive / SSD, RAM, CPU, GPU

Back

Hard Drive / SSD

Front

What does GPU stand for?

Back

Graphics Processing Unit

Front

Which of these is an example of an input device? Monitor, Printer, Keyboard, Speaker

Back

Keyboard

Front

Which of these is an example of a peripheral? Microphone, Monitor, Keyboard, All the above

Back

All the above

Front

What is the main function of the motherboard?

Back

To connect all components of the computer

Front

Which of the following would improve a computer's ability to run multiple programs at once? (more short term memory) Options: Larger Hard Drive, Faster GPU, More RAM, Bigger Monitor

Back

More RAM

Front

What does the power supply unit (PSU) do?

Back

Converts electricity from the wall into usable power for the computer

Front

Which device is best described as portable storage?

Back

USB Flash Drive