Computer Hardware and Software Review

Front

What is the component that reads information from the CD-ROM?

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CD-ROM Drive

Front

Protects all of the electronic components inside; must have adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.

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computer case

Front

The microprocessor, or brains, of a computer

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CPU

Front

What is the primary source of cooling for your computer?

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Fan

Front

Component that reads and writes to floppy disks

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floppy disk drive

Front

Component that reads and writes data to a hard disk to store information.

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hard drive

Front

What connects the drives to the motherboard?

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IDE cable

Front

The main circuit board of the computer

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Motherboard

Front

A slot on the motherboard to add Peripheral Component Interconnect expansion cards

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PCI bus

Front

Transmits information to and receives information from external devices.

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ports