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1.

Give at least 3 Hardware devices and Explain how it


works. (minimum 300 words)
Motherboard

A motherboard is the central part of a computer. All of the computer


components are connected to the motherboard. The motherboard has
many jobs, including controlling power to all the parts, managing data
flow between parts, and organizing communication between the CPU
and other parts of the machine. The motherboard provides connection
points for the CPU, memory, expansion cards, hard drives, CD-ROMs,
DVD-ROMs, sound cards, network cards, and more

Monitor

A monitor is a device that displays text or video images on your screen.


It is one of the most essential components of any computer system, as
its function is to show you what's happening with your computer.
There are two principal ways to connect a monitor to a computer. For
CRT monitors, they are connected via an analog cable, which is
comprised of red, green, and blue cables. If you have a flat-screen LCD
monitor, it will be plugged in via a digital connection using either HDMI
or DVI ports on the back of the unit.

CPU

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, and it is the most important
component in a computer. It is the brain of your computer, processing
all of your commands and actions. The speed at which your CPU
operates determines how fast you can complete tasks on your
computer. As more tasks are completed by the CPU, more heat will be
produced by it, so this means that your CPU needs to be cooled
appropriately.
2. Discuss and differentiate the components of the
computer system. (minimum 300 words)
Three parts make up a computer system: an input device, a central processing
unit, and an output device. The processor receives data input from the input
devices, processes the data, and produces meaningful information that is displayed
to the user through output devices. The computer's memory contains this.

Central for Processing


the Central Processing Unit (CPU) is referred to as "the brain of the computer" since
it manages the functioning of every component. Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and
Control Unit make up its two parts.

ALU, or Arithmetic Logic Unit

Data entered into the computer is routed to RAM and then to the ALU, where
the remaining data processing is done. Here, data is once again transported to
RAM and undergoes all kinds of processing, including comparisons, decision-
making, and processing of non-numeric information .

Command Unit

As its name suggests, this section of the CPU extracts instructions, executes
them, maintains the system, and controls system operations.

Control unit's responsibilities

The control unit carries out the following tasks: It supervises data flow inside
the CPU, directs data flow within the CPU, transfers data to the arithmetic and
logic unit, transfers results to memory, and fetches results from memory to
output devices.

Memory device

In this unit, information sent to the computer in the form of data, commands,
and outcomes are stored. The "Byte" is the unit of memory.

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