ICT2 928 Part 1

Software program that controls a piece of hardware or a peripheral

• BIOS

• Driver

• OS

• System Software

It is the core of the system which controls all the devices.

• BIOS

• Driver

• OS

• Motherboard

It is also called microprocessor or central processing Unit (CPU) which serves as the brain or engine of the PC.

• BIOS

• Driver

• Processor

• Motherboard

It is the primary memory which is often called Random Access Memory (RAM). It contains data which the processor is using at a given time

• Memory

• RAM

• Processor

• Motherboard

It is a frame that houses the system unit.

• Memory

• Case

• Processor

• Motherboard

It is a source of electrical power of every part in the PC.

• Memory

• Case

• Power Supply Unit

• Motherboard

It is a standard interface use to connect the PC or System Unit to AVR or UPS

• Memory

• Power Cord

• Power Supply Unit

• Motherboard

It chooses the best path for them through the network, and then switch them to the proper outgoing port

• Modem

• Power Cord

• Power Supply Unit

• Router

It combines the connectivity of a hub with the traffic regulation of a bridge on each port

• Switch

• Power Cord

• Power Supply Unit

• Router

- It regulates the sudden flow of electric current from AC supply to the PC.

• Switch

• AVR

• PSU

• UPS