What are the internal and
 external components of a computer?

This assignment helps you apply your    knowledge from this week’s modules and textbook readings.

Employers in the healthcare industry    expect employees to be knowledgeable and confident when using technology    during their daily routines.

Internal Components
Answer  the questions below using the website Computer Basics: Inside a Computer.

1. List the 7 internal components in a  computer.

a. Motherboard

b. cpu

c. ram

d. Hard drive   

e. Power   supply 

f. Expansion   cards

g. Key board

2. Whatis a  motherboard?

Motherboard is a printed circuit board.

3. Why is the CPU called “the brain of the computer”?
 

The cpu is called the brain of the computer because most of   the mathematical manipulations that’s makes the computer operate are done by   the cpu.

4. Video card    is  responsible for what you see on a computer monitor.

5. Sound   card  is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones.

6. Thenetwork   cardallows  your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet.

7. Bluetooth   card is used in computers to communicate with wireless  keyboards, mice, and printers.

8. What is RAM?

Short term memory

9. What is a hard drive?

Long term storage.

10. What is the difference between RAM and hard drive?

RAM is short term memory so when you cut your   computer off it delete. Hard drive is long term storage so it save on your   computer until you delete.

 External Components of a Computer
Answer  the questions below using the website Computer Basics: Basic Parts of a  Computer.

11. What is a computer  case?

A computer case is the plastic and metal box that contain   the main components of the computer.

12. What is a monitor?
 

A monitor is peace of a computer hardware that display video   and graphic information.

13. What is a mouse?

a   mouse is a had operated input device used to manipulate objects on a   computer.

Windows  Operating System
Answer  the questions below using this website Computer Basics: Understanding Operating Systems. 

14. What does the operating system manage?
 

the operating system control every task your computer carries   out and mange system resourse.

15. Listthe 2 most common operating systems for personal computers.

Ubuntu 

a. android

16. Listthe 2 most common operating systems for mobile devices.

Iphone

a. Galaxy 

Connecting  to the Internet
Answer the questions  below using the website Computer  Basics: Getting Started with the Internet. 

17. What is a website?
 

a location connected to the internet that maintains one or   more pages on the world wide web.

18. What is a web browser?

The software application to search for reach and explore   website.

19. What is a hyperlink?

A link from a hypertext file or document to another location   or file.

20. Besides “surfing the web”,  what else can you do on the internet?

On the internet besides surfing the web you can learn how to   and how to make pretty much anything.

 Reflection
Reflect on what you have learned  this week to help you respond to the question below.  You may choose to  respond in writing or by recording a video!

21. In your opinion, why do  healthcare employers expect their employees to be knowledgeable and  comfortable with technology?
 

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