2. Random access memory is a form of computer data storage. A random-access device allows stored data to be accessed directly in any random order

3. A device which can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.

4. The hard drive or hard disk sits in the computer case. Program and data files are stored on the hard drive. It

5. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is responsible for interpreting and executing most of the commands from the computer's hardware and software.

6. A fan located inside a computer case attached to the front or back of the computer that helps bring air into the case and also take hot air out of the case

7. A graphic card is a device installed in a computer that consists of a graphics processing unit designed to help process and display images, especially 3D graphics. Graphics cards help take the processing strain off the main processor, and can contain their own memory to take the strain off the system Ram.

8. A device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something.

9. A small handheld device which is moved across a mat or flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen.

10. A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.

11. A power supply is a hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device. It receives power from an electrical outlet and converts the current from AC (alternating current) to DC (direct current), which is what the computer requires. It also regulates the voltage to an adequate amount, which allows the computer to run smoothly without overheating. The power supply an integral part of any computer and must function correctly for the rest of the components to work.

12. When referring to a computer, the bus also known as the address bus, data bus, or local bus is a data connection between two or more devices connected to the computer. For example, a bus enables a computer processor to communicate with the memory or a video card to communicate with the memory.

13. Bios is a basic input and output system

14. a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.

15. Short for Read-Only Memory, ROM is a type of "built-in" memory that is capable of holding data and having that data read from the chip, but not written to. Unlike Random Access Memory (RAM), ROM is non-volatile which means it keeps its contents regardless if it has power or not. A good example of ROM is EEPROM, which is a programmable ROM used for the computer BIOS.

16. 1. Which part is the "brain" of the computer? Monitor RAM ROM CPU Answer= 2. What is the permanent memory built into your computer called? RAM CPU ROM CD-ROM Answer= 3. Approximately how many bytes make one Megabyte One Thousand Ten Thousand One Million One Hundred Answer= 4. Which of the following is not an input device? Keyboard Monitor Joystick Microphone Answer=

17. 5. Which of the following is not an output device? Keyboard Monitor Printer Speakers Answer= 6. What does RAM stand for? Remote Authorization Mechanism Random Access Memory Readily Accessed Mailer Random Authorization Mechanism Answer= 16. Which of the following will you require to hear music on your computer? Video Card Sound Card Mouse Joy Stick Answer=