Computer Fundamentals Final

an electronic machine that uses binary data to automatically perform calculations.

• personal computer

• servers

• calculator

• computing device

the fastest and the most expensive computer among all types of computers.

• megacomputer

• mainframe

• supercomputer

• all-in-one computer

Volatile memory-must be connected to a power source

• eSATA

• SATA

• RAM

• ROM

A hardware interface that you can use to connect devices to a computer. It transfers electronic signals between the device and the system unit.

• ports

• connectors

• plugs

• adapter

A hardware interface that you can use to connect devices to a computer. It transfers electronic signals between the device and the system unit.

• HDMI

• adapters

• ports

• computer connections

a printer that requires a special type of paper for printing

• inkjet

• thermal

• laser

• scanner

type of display that uses xenon and neon for images

• plasma

• OLED

• LED

• optical

NOT a standard input device

• speakers

• keyboard

• microphone

• scanner

ATX connectors (20-pin or 24-pin) are used to

supply power to the motherboard.

• molex

• berg

• main power connector

• SATA

a personal computer connection that transfers data one bit at a time over a single

wire.

• single connections

• parallel connection

• serial connection

• ports