Chapter 2Understanding Hardware
THE FOLLOWING IC3 GS4: COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:
- ✓ Common Computer Terminology
- Define the terms and explain the differences between input/output devices and hardware and peripherals.
- Processing
- Gigahertz
- Hertz
- CPU
- Input / Output
- Monitor and Projector
- Mice
- Keyboards
- Stylus
- Microphone
- Speakers
- Touchpad
- Printers
- Processing
- Explain the different types of memory.
- Volatile
- RAM
- Nonvolatile]
- SSD drive
- Magnetic hard drive
- ROM
- Flash drives (USB, Jump, Thumb, etc.)
- Units of measurement
- Mega, giga, tera, peta. Explain the difference between Bit vs. Byte
- Volatile
- Define the terms and explain the differences between input/output devices and hardware and peripherals.
- ✓ Types of Devices
- Explain these different types of computers. Compare and contrast uses and capabilities:
- Server
- Explain these different types of computers. Compare and contrast uses and capabilities:
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