Key Terms — Core Hardware Architecture (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Storage)

Course 1: Computer Literacy / Unit 2: PC Hardware & System Architecture / Lesson 1: Core Hardware Architecture (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Storage)

Vocabulary focus

CPU, RAM, Motherboard, SSD, HDD, Clock Speed, Socket, DDR, Watt, Power Supply

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KDE student outcomes

Unit-level context for this lesson · Course 110110

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#1 Describe basic computer functions and use correct computer terminology.
#7 Explain the difference between application, programming, system, and utility software.

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