# Daily Bell Ringer — Core Hardware Architecture (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Storage)

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:24:30-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

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

## Before we begin

How is RAM (short-term memory) different from persistent long-term storage like 
an SSD or HDD?

Record your initial thinking. Be ready to explain your reasoning and revisit your
response after the lesson.

## Laptop Ticket

intro, body, conclusion): If a computer were a restaurant, which hardware part would
be the kitchen, the pantry, and the manager? Defend your choices.