Hardware Basics 0604
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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| What is RAM? | Random access memory, temporary memory that holds new data and only avaliable when computer is on.
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| What is ROM? | Permanent internal memory that is inaccessable by the user programmed by manufacturer.
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| What do peripheral devices do? | Input, output, storage. 1) Input information 2) output the indormation into a form that users can read 3) store information for later use.
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| What is resolution? | Defines the clarity of the image shown on the computer screen.
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| What are lumens? | A lumen is how the brightness of a projector is measured.
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| What is a hard disk drive? | Holds large amounts of inforamtion and should be considered when buying a computer.
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| What is an external hard disk drive? | A device that can hook up to your computer with cables to save information. Usually large and you can transport easily.
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| What is a CD-R? | Compact disk recordable- You can burn information on to a cd. Good for large projects. Cannot be edited.-needs a cd-r component on a computer to burn.
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| What is a CD-RW? | Compact disc-rewritable. Also good for large information, can be edited.- needs a cd-rw componet on computer to burn and play.
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| What is a USB port? | Universal Serial Bus port. Used to connect many different devices to your computer.
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| What is assistive technology (AT)? | devices used for special needs students such as special keyboards and readers.
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| What is a bit? | One binary character. 1 or 0
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| What is a byte? | Eight bits, can be represented as a letter such as A
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| What is the cache? | Temporary storage area for quick access to information.
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| What is a pixel? | A single colored square, put together with others to for an image to be shown.
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