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    Different Types of Computer Components

    Task 1

    Arrange the arrows so they provide a link between the correct names for the
    different types of computer components.

    Motherboard

    Central Processing Unit (CPU)

    Random Access Memory (RAM)

    Read Only Memory (ROM)

    Internal Hard Disk Drive

    External Hard Disk Drive

    Graphics Card

    Peripherals

    Unit 1: Types and Components of Computer Systems Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge
    Task 2

    In the table below you should describe the functions of each computer
    component. Use the course website and the link below to help you complete
    this task.

    Computer Description of the functions of each


    Component component
    ● The motherboard is central to any computer system.
    ● All components plug into the motherboard either
    directly (straight into the circuit board) or indirectly (via
    USB ports).
    Motherboard ● Once connected to the motherboard, the components
    can work together to form the computer system.
    ● Components communicate and send signals to each
    other via the BUS Network.

    ● The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the brain


    of the computer.
    ● The CPU 'controls' what the computer does and
    is responsible for performing calculations and
    data processing. It also handles the movement
    of data to and from system memory.
    ● CPU's come in a variety of speeds which are
    CPU known as 'clock rates'. Clock rates are
    measured in 'Hertz'. Generally, the faster the
    clock rate, the faster the performance of the
    computer.

    ● There are two main brands of CPU currently on


    the market... AMD and Intel:

    ● RAM is used to temporarily store


    information that is currently in use by the
    computer. This can include anything from word
    documents to videos.
    ● RAM can be read from and written to and
    RAM so the information stored in RAM can change
    all the time (it depends what tasks you are
    using the computer for).
    ● RAM is a fast memory. Data can be written to
    and read from RAM very quickly. RAM is
    generally measured in GB (Gigabytes).

    Unit 1: Types and Components of Computer Systems Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge
    ● RAM is Volatile Memory. This means that
    information stored in RAM is deleted as soon
    as the computer is turned off.
    Explain what “Volatile” means:

    ● ROM is used to permanently store


    instructions that tell the computer how
    to boot (start-up). It also loads the operating
    system (e.g. Windows).
    ● Information stored in ROM is known as READ
    ONLY. This means that the contents of ROM
    ROM cannot be altered or added to by the user.

    ● ROM is fast memory. Data stored in ROM


    can be accessed and read very quickly.

    Explain what “Non-Volatile” means:

    ● Secondary storage devices are used to store


    data that is not instantly needed by
    the computer.
    Storage Devices ● Secondary storage devices permanently store
    data and programs for as long as we need.
    These devices are also used to back-up data in
    case original copies are lost or damaged.
    ● Graphics cards are hardware devices that plug
    into the motherboard and enables the computer
    to display images on the monitor.

    Graphics Card ● Graphics cards usually require the installation


    of software alongside the hardware. The
    software instructs the computer how to use
    the graphics card and also allows you to alter
    settings to change image quality and size.
    ● Almost all input and output devices are known
    as 'Peripheral devices'.
    ● These are 'non-essential' hardware
    components that usually connect to the
    Peripherals system externally.

    ● Peripherals are called non-essential because the


    system can operate without them.

    Unit 1: Types and Components of Computer Systems Mark Nicholls – ICT Lounge

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