Internal Computing Components and ESD

CPU stands for...

• circuit processing unit
• central processing unit
• circuit programming unit
• central programming unit

A computer program is...

• a list of instructions

• software that is intended to threaten systems

• a string of numbers used to identify devices on the Internet

• digital storage used to store temporary files

When you run a program, the computer loads the instructions into its RAM. Then, the processor...

• gets the first line of instructions from the RAM

• executes the first line of instructions

• writes the result back into RAM

The Motherboard is a large, flat component that connects...

(Pick TWO)

• CPU

• RAM

• Power Supply

• Hard Drive

When you restart a computer, the ________ makes sure all the necessary parts are plugged in and working properly, then tells the operating system to start loading.

Power supplies take ​ (a)   from the wall outlet and convert it into ​ (b)   .

• AC power
• DC power
• watts
• mechanical power

Activities like gaming, video editing, and 3D animation require a special component called a...

• GPU

• CPU

• heat sink

• solid state drive

In order to connect to the Internet, your computer needs the dedicated component called a...

• Network Interface Card
• GPU

• Hard Drive

• heat sink

A typical desktop CPU can get hot enough to boil water. This much heat can damage delicate components if it isn't appropriately dealt with. In a typical desktop system, this is done with ________ and ________.

• heat sinks
• fans
• memory
• motherboards

Anytime you work with a computer's internal components, it is best practice to...

• disconnect from the Internet
• turn off the monitor
• unplug the power cord from the computer's power supply
• disconnect the monitor from the tower