Question

Describe the following system components. (2 marks)
a.) Processor
b.) Removable drives
c.) Pointing device
d.) Motherboard

Answer 1

ANSWER:-

a.) Processor

• A processor is an integrated electronic circuit that performs the calculations that run a computer. A processor performs arithmetical, logical, input/output (I/O) and other basic instructions that are passed from an operating system (OS). Most other processes are dependent on the operations of a processor

b.) Removable drives

• A removable storage drive is used for storing and transporting data from one computer to another. It will allow you to read (open), write (make changes and save), copy, add, and delete files. It connects to a computer through a USB port.

c.) Pointing device

• A pointing device is a human interface device that allows a user to input spatial (i.e., continuous and multi-dimensional) data to a computer.

d.) Motherboard

• The motherboard is the backbone that ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other.

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