Name: Emily Whitchurch Period: 7

Define the following words. Then write down what each word is used for and what
are some of the different options or sizes.

Computer Components Checklist

Component Definition or Answer
Processor/CPU Central processing unit; the brains of the computer
where most of the calculations take place; the
electronic circuitry within the computer
What is it Carries out instructions; performs basic arithmetic,
logical, control, and input/output operations according
used for? to the specified instructions given.
What are 32 bits or 64 bits
some
options/sizes
Operating system The software that supports a computers basic
functions
What is it Scheduling tasks; executing applications; controlling
peripherals; etc.
used for?
What are Microsoft; Mac OS X; Linux
some
options/sizes
Memory Physical device capable of storing information
temporarily or permanently.
What is it To store information and other software.
used for?
What are Bit (b), byte (B), megabyte (MB), gigabyte (GB),
terabyte (TB), petabyte (PB)
some
options/sizes
Hard Drive Stores all your data. Typically around the size of your
hand, can hold 100 GB of data (at least). Magnetic
storage.
What is it Stores all of your data, files, and folders.
used for?
What are 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch
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some
options/sizes
Optical Drive Type of computer disk drive that reads and writes data
from optical disks through laser beaming technology.
This type of drive allows a user to retrieve, edit, and
delete the content from optical disks such as CDs,
DVDs, and Blu-Ray disks.
What is it Allows you to play, delete, and edit disks.
used for?
What are CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD Writer, Interface,
Internal, External, etc.
some
options/sizes
Monitor Display screen used to provide visual output from a
computer. Uses CRT and LCD technology.
What is it Displays what is being accomplished on the computer.
used for?
What are 22 screen, 25 screen, curved screen, flat screen,
Acer, LG, HP, Dell, etc.
some
options/sizes
Video Card Printed circuit board controlling output to a display
screen.
What is it Similar to RAM. Connects to the motherboard of the
computer system using a slot, typically an Accelerated
used for? Graphics Port (AGP) or a Peripheral Component
Interconnect Express (PCIE) connection.
What are Matrox Graphics Expansion, Pny-Verto Nvidia Geforce
Gt 710, Dell AMD FirePro W4100 GPU, etc.
some
options/sizes
Sound Card A device that can be slotted into a computer to allow
the use of audio component for multimedia
applications.
What is it Converts digital data to analog sound waves you can
hear. Also can record audio with the microphone.
used for?
What are Universal Audio Thunderbolt 2 Option, RME HDSPe
MADI FX 390-Channel, 24-bit, etc.
some
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Speakers They receive audio input from the computers sound
card and produce audio output in the form of sound
waves.
What is it Produce and amplify sound produced by sound card.
used for?
What are Dual, Harmon, Amazon, Lenovo, etc.
some
options/sizes
Keyboard Panel of keys that operate a computer.
What is it Input information into the computer.
used for?
What are HP, Roland, Korg, Kurzweil, M-Audio, etc.
some
options/sizes
Mouse Input device. Has an on-screen cursor that can be
moved to select different items (by clicking).
What is it Input information by clicking on it.
used for?
What are Logitech, Anker, OrthoMouse, Penguin Verical Mice, etc.
Can be corded or wireless.
some
options/sizes
Modem Short for modulator-demodulator. A device or program
that enables a computer to transmit data over
separate lines.
What is it Transmits data over different lines (i.e. different
computers).
used for?
What are Cloudgate, Broadband, etc.
some
options/sizes

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