Hardware Components (Grade 12 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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Hardware components definition
Hardware components definition
Physical parts of a computer system
Five main categories of hardware
Five main categories of hardware
Input, processing, storage, output, communication devices
CPU function
CPU function
Completes general processing tasks, 'brain' of computer
GPU function
GPU function
Specializes in graphics processing tasks
RAM volatility type
RAM volatility type
Volatile - loses contents when power is removed
ROM volatility type
ROM volatility type
Non-volatile - retains info when powered off
Faster storage type: SSD or HDD
Faster storage type: SSD or HDD
SSD (Solid-State Drive)
RFID full form
RFID full form
Radio Frequency Identification
Biometric devices purpose
Biometric devices purpose
Measure unique physical characteristics for identification
Router function in networks
Router function in networks
Organizes and routes data between different networks