Processors

Processors

Computer

CPU: Central Processing Unit

A processor or microprocessor is built into a microchip that has memory and other components built into it. The microchip itself is often referred to as the ‘processor’. If there is more than one processor built into the microchip, then the microchip is referred to as the ‘processor’ and processors built into it are referred to as cores. 

Multiple Choice

What is a processor?

• A built in device

• A microchip that has memory and other components built into it

• A component with a built in device

• A recording device built with memory

Multiple Select

What does the acronym CPU stands for?

• Core processor Unit

• Circuit process Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Centre Processor Unit

Graphics Card

The graphics card which is also known as video card or display card is housed within the system unit, and controls the signals going to the monitor screen. Higher quality cards can produce very clear graphics very quickly. Some computer games demand advanced display cards and high-quality monitor screens. 

Multiple Choice

A graphics card is also known as:

• disco card and video card

• display card and video card

• sound card and audio card

• sound board and visual card

Fill in the Blanks

Where is the graphics card housed______________ and it controls the signals going into the ___________________

Sound card

A sound card controls all input and output of audio. Audio input through a microphone and output through speakers are usually analogue and the sound card handles their conversion into digital signals processed by the computer. It also handles digital audio input, e.g: from multimedia applications. 

Fill in the Blanks

Audio input would go through a _______________ and output would go through a _______________.

Multiple Choice

What does the sound card controls?

• input and output audio

• output and input video

• sound and visual

• graphics and audio

Open Ended

Does sound card converses? If so, why?

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