# Key Terms — 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)

## Vocabulary focus

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

## Build your glossary

For each term or concept, write an explanation in your own words and add an example
from this lesson. Check your explanation against the lesson resources.

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