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Published by albarnes14, 2017-12-07 09:34:06

Hardware Project

Hardware Project

Hardware Project

Al Barnes

RAM memory • Definition/Explanation: a type of memory that
(random access can be accessed randomly; short-term memory
memory)
• Peripheral Device Type: storage

ROM memory • Definition/Explanation: computer memory
(read- where data has been prerecorded, long-term
only memory) memory

• Peripheral Device Type: storage

Motherboard • Definition/Explanation: the main circuit board
of a computer

• Peripheral Device Type: processing

CD-rom / DVD- • Definition/Explanation: an optical disk that
rom stores large amounts of data; two types:

 CD-R (Compact Disk - Recordable)
 CD-RW (Compact Disk - ReWritable)

• Peripheral Device Type: storage

Flash drive • Definition/Explanation: small, convenient
device to store data and take it with you; also
known as a USB stick or thumb drive

• Peripheral Device Type: storage

NIC card • Definition/Explanation: enables a computer to
(network interface connect to a network such as a home network or
card) the Internet using an Ethernet cable with a RJ-
45 connector

• Peripheral Device Type: input & output

Video card • Definition/Explanation: handles graphics that
are displayed on the monitor

• Peripheral Device Type: output

CPU • Definition/Explanation: brain of a computer;
controls information and tells other parts what
to do

• Peripheral Device Type: processing

Expansion slot • Definition/Explanation: is to provide or expand
on features not offered by the motherboard

• Peripheral Device Type: input

External hard • Definition/Explanation: a hard drive that is
drive outside of the computer case

• Peripheral Device Type: storage

Internal hard • Definition/Explanation: a hard drive that is
drive inside of the computer case

• Peripheral Device Type: storage

Power supply • Definition/Explanation: supplies electricity to
the other components inside the computer

• Peripheral Device Type: output

Sound card • Definition/Explanation: contains special circuits
for operating the computer's sound

• Peripheral Device Type: storage

Document • Definition/Explanation: a device that converts a
scanner document or text in paper for into digital data

• Peripheral Device Type: input

Computer • Definition/Explanation: a device that turns
speakers analog audio signals into audible sound

• Peripheral Device Type: output

Mouse • Definition/Explanation: is a device that controls
the movement of the cursor or pointer on
a display screen

• Peripheral Device Type: input

• Definition/Explanation: is the enclosure that
contains most of the components of a computer

• Peripheral Device Type: storage

System unit case

Laptop • Definition/Explanation: A small, touch-sensitive
touchpad pad used as a pointing device on some portable
computers

• Peripheral Device Type: input

Webcam • Definition/Explanation: video camera that
inputs to a computer connected to the Internet,
so that its images can be viewed by Internet
users

• Peripheral Device Type: input

Keyboard • Definition/Explanation: the set of typewriter-
like keys that enables you to enter data into
a computer or other device

• Peripheral Device Type: input

Monitor • Definition/Explanation: display screen
• Peripheral Device Type: output

Ink jet printer • Definition/Explanation: type of printer that
works by spraying ionized ink at a sheet of
paper

• Peripheral Device Type: output

Laser printer • Definition/Explanation: type of printer that
utilizes a laser beam to produce an image on a
drum

• Peripheral Device Type: output

Light pen • Definition/Explanation: that utilizes a light-
sensitive detector to select objects on a display
screen;

• Peripheral Device Type: input

Joystick • Definition/Explanation: is a lever that moves in
all directions and controls the movement of
a pointer or some other display symbol

• Peripheral Device Type: input


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