Hardware for programmers

This is the brain of the computer, responsible for processing all instructions.

• Hard Drive / SSD

• Motherboard

• CPU

This stores the system’s short-term memory and allows quick access to active programs.

• MOTHERBOARD

• RAM

• CPU

• MOTHERHOOD

This allows your computer to retain data even when powered off.

• CPU

• Power Supply Unit

• Hard Drive / SSD

• COOLING SYSTEM

The power supply converts electricity into a usable form for the computer.

• Power Supply Unit (PSU)

• CPU

• MOTHERBOARD

• RAM

Real-World Scenario- You are a software developer working on a high-performance machine learning project. Your programs require significant computing power, and your computer is running slow. Which component(s) might need an upgrade?

-If your system crashes frequently, which part could be faulty?

-If your applications take too long to load, what should you check first?

-If the computer overheats, what is the likely cause?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Which part allows multiple programs to run smoothly?

• Hard Drive
  

• RAM
  

• PSU

• Non of them

If your PC won’t power on, the first component to check is:

• 
  RAM
  

• 
  Power Supply

• Motherboard

The motherboard connects all internal hardware components.

• True

• False

RAM allows multiple programs to run smoothly.

• True

• False

The CPU handles long-term data storage.

• True

• False