Parts of a Computer
Core
CPU
central processing unit
Ram
random access memory; a type of computer memory
Drives
location that stores things on a computer
motherboard
holds many components of a computer
Cooling Devices
a device that keeps the computer cool while its running
Ports and Perepherials
Graphics card
an expansion card
USB
Universal Serial bus
Ethernet
local area network
video
the recording of a moving visual image
audio
sound
keyboard
a panel of keys that operate a computer
microphone
converts sound waves into electrical energy variations
webcam
a camera that is seen by other users
headphones
a device you use to listen to audio
monitor
device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity
printer
a machine for printing text or pictures onto paper
Operating System
Process Management
Process Management refers to aligning processes with an organization's strategic goals
memory management
the process of controlling and coordinating computer memory
device management
an industry term for the administration of mobile devices
storage management
optimizing the efficiency and speed with which a storage area network utilizes available drive space.
user interface
the user and a computer system interact, in particular the use of input devices and software