Processing (computer components)

What are the physical components of a computer system called?

• Hardware

• Desktop

• Software

• Tangibles

CPU stands for central ____ unit and is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program.

• Protection

• Packet

• Performance

• Processing

What does RAM stand for?

• Read All Memory
• Random Always Memory
• Read Access Memory
• Random Access Memory

What does the motherboard do?

• Processes instructions
• Keeps the computer safe
• Connects everything together
• Generates electricity

What does the CPU do?

• Provides electricity
• Executes Instructions
• Stores Files
• Connects everything together

An example of computer hardware is...

• Web Browser
• Keyboard
• App
• Operating System

A computer is an electronic device for processing and outputting data.

• True

• False

What happens if you don't have enough RAM?

• Your computer will slow down because it has to load everything from the hard drive

• Your computer will speed up

• You won't get much wool from your sheep

• Your computer will run out of hard drive storage space

A sequence of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer:

• game

• research

• essay

• program

Chrome and Microsoft Office are examples of computer software.

• False
• True