The document discusses hardware components of a computer system. It defines hardware as having four primary functions: input, output, storage, and processing. It notes the CPU as the component for processing and lists some common CPU manufacturers. It also discusses computer buses, power supplies, and BIOS/firmware.

1. Chapter 1 Introducing Hardware

2. 1. Why is all data stored in a Computer in binary form?

4. 2. What are the four primary functions of hardware?

6. 3. What are the 2 main input devices and 2 main output devices?

8. 4. What 3 things do electronic hardware devices need in order to function?

10. 5. How many bits are in a byte?

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12. 6. What is the purpose of an expansion slot on the motherboard?

14. 7. Which component on the motherboard is used for processing?

16. 8. Name three CPU manufactures?

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34. 17.) Of the two types of storage in a system, which type is generally faster and holds data and instructions while the data is being processed? Which type of storage is generally slower, but more permanent?

36. 18. What technology standard provides for up to four devices on a system, including the hard drive as one of those devices? What are two common industry names loosely used to describe this standard?

38. 19. What is the size of the data path on most system buses today?

39. 16, 32, 64, 128 ANSWER:

40. 20. What is the measurement of frequency of a system bus and CPU? Which is faster, the system bus or the CPU?

42. 21. Name four types of buses that might be on a motherboard today.

44. 22. A power supply receives 120 volts of ____ power from a wall outlet and converts it to 3.3, 5, and 12 volts of ____ power.

46. 23. ROM BIOS or firmware chips that can be upgraded without replacing the chips are called ____.

47. Flash ROM ANSWER: