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Computer Basics SM
Question | Answer |
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CPU’s Responsibility and Job is? | Fetch Decode Execute |
It is fast storage used to hold data | Memory |
Storage is Measured in | Bytes |
Absolutely vital to the operation of a computer | Power Supply |
This is a large-capacity storage used to hold information such as programs and documents | Hard Disk |
Basic software that allows the user to interface with the computer | Operating system |
Used to record and play audio by converting analog sounds to digital | Sound card |
an interface that allows a computer to communicate with peripheral equipment | Ports |
Every PC has a this containing a vibrating crystal that all components synchronize properly | Real – Time Clock |
Translates image data from the computer into a format that can be displayed by the monitor | Graphics Card |
Provides stable, consistent way for applications to deal with the hardware without having to know all the hardware details Manages the hardware and software resources | The Operating Sytems two purposes |
Speed is measured in | Hertz |