Computer Parts and Ports: Computer Hardware Components (Part 2)
Explore “Computer Hardware Components” in this Computer Parts and Ports lesson. Part 2 of the five-part series brings together the source material and lesson topics. Use the contents links to find a section, read the notes, and consult the complete original teaching slides below.
Lesson topics
- COMPUTER PARTS
Contents
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Computer Parts and Ports – Introduction to PC Troubleshooting: original teaching slides for this study series.
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A computer consists of a case (chassis), a keyboard that allows users to provide input into the computer, a monitor that displays information, and a mouse that allows data input or is used to select menus and options. The floppy drive allows data storage to floppy disks (sometimes called diskettes). The hard drive, sometimes called hard disk, is a rectangular box normally inside the computer’s case that is sealed to keep out dust and dirt. A CD drive holds disks (CDs) that have data, music, or software applications on them. The motherboard is the main circuit board located inside a PC and contains the most electronics.
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COMPUTER PARTS Memory is an important part of any computer. Memory chips hold applications, part of the operating system, and user documents. Two basic types of memory are RAM and ROM. RAM (random access memory) is volatile memory meaning the data inside the chips is lost when power to the computer is shut off.
ROM (read-only memory) is nonvolatile memory because data stays inside the chip even when the computer is turned off. ROM chips are sometimes installed on adapters such as a network or video card.
Review questions and answers
What are the key points about COMPUTER PARTS?
COMPUTER PARTS A computer consists of a case (chassis), a keyboard that allows users to provide input into the computer, a monitor that displays information, and a mouse that allows data input or is used to select menus and options. The floppy drive allows data storage to floppy disks (sometimes called diskettes). The hard drive, sometimes called hard disk,…
More lessons from this document
- Computer Parts and Ports – Introduction to PC Troubleshooting — Part 1
- Computer Parts and Ports – Introduction to PC Troubleshooting — Part 2
- Computer Parts and Ports – Introduction to PC Troubleshooting — Part 3
- Computer Parts and Ports – Introduction to PC Troubleshooting — Part 4
- Computer Parts and Ports – Introduction to PC Troubleshooting — Part 5
Conclusion
The important points in COMPUTER PARTS should be reviewed alongside the definitions, examples and comparisons given above. Continue with the other four articles to cover the rest of the source material.