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hardwarevocab
Question | Answer |
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Central processing unit (CPU) | The chip located inside the system unit of a computer that performs the processing for a computer |
GHz – (gigahertz) | speed of a processor counted by billions of ticks per second |
MHz – (megahertz) | speed of a processor counted by millions of ticks per second |
Monitor | A display device that projects images onto a display screen |
Hard disk drive | A storage system consisting of one or more metal magnetic disks permanently sealed with an access mechanism inside its drive |
System Unit | The container that holds the motherboard and keeps components safe. |
Network Interface Card | Enables a PC to connect to a network |
Optical Drive | Adds read and write capabilities to your computer for portability |
GB, Gigabyte | Storage measurement in billions of bytes |
Optical Drive | Adds read and write capabilities to your computer for portability |