The Computer System
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Read Only Memory (ROM) | Memory added to a computer when manufactured. It stores instructions that are required to start a computer.
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| hard drive | The C: drive on your computer. Used to permanently store and retrieve data on a computer. Also known as local disk or main memory.
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| volatile | Retaining data even if there is a break in the power supply.
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| Random Access Memory (RAM) | Internal memory (hardware) located on the motherboard that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer.
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| off state | This is the "electrical state" of the binary digit zero.
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| output | Anything the computer produces or sends back to you.
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| input | Anything that goes into the computer for processing.
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| computer | An electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
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| electrical | When you press a key on the key board, this type of signal is sent to the system unit.
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| keyboard | Device used with a computer that allows you to input letters, numbers, and other symbols.
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| machine language | The language of the computer.
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| non-volatile | Retaining data only as long as there is a power supply connected.
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| mouse | Controls a cursor in a GUI and can move and select text, icons, files, and folders.
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| microprocessor | This is the brains of the computer.
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| on state | This is the "electrical state" of the binary digit one.
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| system unit | This is the computer part of the computer system.
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| computer system | Includes the computer along with any software and hardware devices.
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| speakers | Hardware device that connects to a computer to generate sound.
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| monitor | Hardware device that displays video images and text.
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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