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NPower Unit Study Guide Solutions Central Processing Unit (CPU) - ANSWER-Brain of the computer that performs instructions defined by software motherboard (system board) - ANSWER-A large printed circuit board to which all the other components are connected random acess memory (RAM) - ANSWER-Com...

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Central Processing Unit (CPU) - ANSWER✔✔-Brain of the computer that

performs instructions defined by software


motherboard (system board) - ANSWER✔✔-A large printed circuit board

to which all the other components are connected


random acess memory (RAM) - ANSWER✔✔-Computer location where

instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis. This memory is

volatile.


hard disk drive (HDD) - ANSWER✔✔-a computer device that reads,

writes, and stores digital data


Solid State Drive (SSD) - ANSWER✔✔-A storage device that uses the same

kind of memory that flash drives use but that can reach data in only a tenth

of the time a flash drive requires.


Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) - ANSWER✔✔-Handles graphics and

image processing

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,Power Supply Unit (PSU) - ANSWER✔✔-•Converts Alternating Current

(AC) to Direct Current (DC)


•Some PSU can sense a wide range of AC.


Pheripheral Devices - ANSWER✔✔-These are input and output devices

that doesn't require any power shut off/ They also enhance the computers

functions.


Which type of expansion slot provides the fastest data transfer speeds? -

ANSWER✔✔-PCIe x 16


Form Factors (Sizes) - ANSWER✔✔-A computer's form factor is its

physical arrangement, size, shape, weight, or configuration. It can refer to

the whole computer, a case or chassis, or a specific component like a

motherboard.


Overclocking - ANSWER✔✔-Running a processor at a higher frequency

than is recommended by the manufacturer, which can result in an unstable

system, but is a popular thing to do when a computer is used for gaming.




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, Throttling - ANSWER✔✔-Power reduction/thermal control capability

allowing CPUs to slow down during low activity or high heat build-up

situations. Intel's version is known as Speed- Step, AMD's as PowerNow!.


Network Attached Storage (NAS) - ANSWER✔✔-a server that is placed on

a network with the sole purpose of providing storage to users, computers,

and devices attached to the network


File Server - ANSWER✔✔-a server that stores and manages files for

network users


BIOS - ANSWER✔✔-Basic Input/Output System


Hardware - ANSWER✔✔-The physical components of a computer.


software - ANSWER✔✔-the programs and other operating information

used by a computer.


Network Interface Card (NIC) - ANSWER✔✔-An expansion card that

enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to

facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.




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