Computing Computers

Computing Computers

HOW TO COMPUTERS

What are they?

Computers are an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.

Main Parts of a Laptop

• The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the main processor of a laptop.

• The Hard Dive is the memory storage disks of a laptop.

• The Random Access Memory (RAM) is the temporary memory storage of a laptop.

• The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is the screen processor in a laptop.

• Input and Output ports are for items such as keyboards (input) and monitors (output)

Multiple Choice

What is the Main Processor for a Computer?

• Hard Drive

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

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What are the processing units?

• CPU

• Input/Output Ports

• GPU

• RAM

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Most hard drives have 3 disks

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Most hard drives have how many disks?

Memory

There are three types of memory components in a laptop. Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Read-Only Memory (ROM), and Random Access Memory (RAM).

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What is the abbreviation for Read-Only Memory?

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

A graphics processing unit (GPU) is an electronic circuit designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame intended for output to a display device.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

USBs are input/output ports in a laptop that can do a lot. Flash drives can be used in USB ports. Disk read/writers can be used in USB ports also.

Multiple Choice

Match the abbreviation for USB

• Undo System Backup

• Universal Serial Bus

• Ugg Sat-on Briefcase

• Universal Simulation Buffer

Good Job!

You are now a computer genius!