life in a computer

LIFE IN A COMPUTER Kyra Williams

❑RAM MEMORY

DEFINSE TORAGE

a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly.

USE OF THIS COMPONENT
a quick and easy way to store data it however does not store the
information permanently.

❑ROM MEMORY

DEFINSE TORAGE

a storage media used in computers that cannot be modified

USE OF COMPONENT
Another way to storage data however it saves even if you shut down
your computer.

❑MOTHERBOARD

DEFINOE UTPUT

A motherboard is the communication system to all other computer
parts such as the CPU, RAM and etc.

USE OF COMPONENT
A Motherboard is used for modems, LAN cards, and sound cards

❑CD-rom / DVD-rom

DEFINiEmput

a read-only digital versatile disc.

USE OF COMPONENT
This is used to permanently store files.

❑Flash drive

DEFINsEtorage

a small electronic device that has flash memory and that is also used
for storing data or transferring it to or from a computer.

USE OF COMPONENT
It is used for storing data or transferring it from one computer to the
next.

❑NIC card (network interface card)

DEFINIEmput and output

this is a network interference controller.

USE OF COMPONENT
This device connects a computer to a computer device.

❑Video card

DEFINsEtorage

connects to the motherboard of a computer system using a slot

USE OF COMPONENT
controlling output to a display screen

❑CPU

pDEFINE rocesing

the brains of the computer

USE OF COMPONENT
processing instructions of a computer program

❑Expansion slots

– DEFINE
place in a computer where an expansion card can be inserted.

USE OF COMPONENT
It is used for additional features on the computer such as videos.

❑External hard drive

– DEFINE
– storage device that can be attached to a computer through a USB or

etc.

– USE OF COMPONENT
– This device is used to back up computers or serve as a network

drive.

❑ Internal hard drive

– DEFINE
– storage device located inside a computer system

– USE OF COMPONENT
– retrieve digital information using one or more rotating disk.

❑Power supply

DEFINE
an internal hardware component

USE OF COMPONENT
components in a computer with power

❑Sound card

DEFINE
A device that allows the use of audio components for multimedia
applications.

USE OF COMPONENT
Allows audio components for multimedia applications.

❑Document scanner

DEFINE
this device converts a document or text from its paper form into digital
data

USE OF COMPONENT
The use of this component is to produce digital copies of documents for
retention purposes.

❑Computer speakers

– DEFINE
A device that converts analog audio signals into the equivalent air
vibrations in order to make audible sounds.

– USE OF COMPONENT
– To make sound more loud.

❑Mouse

– DEIFIMNE PUT

– an input device that is most often used with a personal computer

– USE OF COMPONENT
– Being able to move the on-screen cursor to different items on the

screen

storage

❑System unit
case

DEFINE
the enclosure that contains most of the
components of a computer

USE OF COMPONENT-

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❑Laptop
touchpad

DEFINE

is a device for pointing on a computer
screen

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❑Webcam

DEFINE
A video camera connected to the internet

USE OF COMPONENT
Images can be seen by internet explores

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❑Keyboard

DEFINE

a panel of keys that operate a computer
or typewriter

USE OF COMPONENT

output

❑Monitor

DEFINE
an instrument or device

USE OF COMPONENT

❑Ink jet printer

DEFINE

a printer in which the characters are
formed by minute jets of ink.

USE OF COMPONENT

❑Laser printer

DEFINE

a printer, linked to a computer,
producing good-quality printed material
by using a laser

USE OF COMPONENT

❑Light pen

DEFINE
a handheld, pen like Device held to the
display screen of a computer

USE OF COMPONENT

❑Joystick

DEFINE

a lever that can be moved in several
directions to control the movement of
an image on a computer or similar
display screen