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Complete the following exercises:

1. True/False?
The GPU is a good example of a coprocessor, as it has a specific purpose and takes
load off the main CPU. T/F
The Universal Serial Bus is used to connect the chipset with the motherboard. T/F
Having a high spec graphic card is very important to play the latest games at high
settings. T/F

Fill the gaps:

2. _______ is a component of a computer which is designed to convert a binary image

stored in memory to a display medium.

3. _______ Any computer processor or portion of the CPU which assists the main
processor with a highly specialized task.

4. _______ The main circuit board in a computer that carries the system buses, sockets
for processors, memory modules, etc.

5. _______ A standard 32-bit bus running at 132 MB/s

6. _______ A specialized co-processor designed to handle graphical calculations such

as 3D modeling and games.

7. _______This is normally a ROM program that controls the base functionality of the
computer such as video, hard drives, optical drives, and keyboard.
8. _______ A fast and convenient computer technology allowing the connection
common peripherals such as digital cameras, scanners, external hard drives, etc.
9. _______ An electronic device constructed from microscopic transistors on a single
integrated circuit.
10. _______ A collection of integrated circuits on the motherboard designed to
perform certain tasks such as controlling components and system buses.
11. _______ A newer bus type used mainly for graphic cards and running at speeds up
to 16,000 MB/s.
12. _______a wired or increasingly wireless PCI or USB device that connects a
computer to a network.
13. 'SATA' or 'Serial ATA'
o A collection of integrated circuits on the motherboard designed to
perform certain tasks such as controlling components and system buses
o A widely used bus for connecting hard disk drives and similar devices to
the motherboard
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o A separate unit or part of a circuit that supplies the correct amount of

electrical current to a computer system.

Writing part (200 words)

Available Questions

• What components are in your computer right now? Make a list of them. If you
can't take your computer apart, look up the model number on the Web.

• If you could upgrade any three components inside your computer, which ones
would you replace and why?

• Imagine you are a system administrator and your manager is asking you to spec
a new workstation for some game testers. Your budget is $2,500 per
workstation, not including the monitor. What components would you spec?