BIOS (Basic Input/Output System): t he BIOS chip contains enough information to operate the computer all by itself. Chipset: t he chipset is the chip, or set of chips, that direct the motherboard's flow of information from one point to another. Just like a traffic cop, they make sure that the information, (also called data), arrives at the proper place. Microprocessor: t he microprocessor, (also called the central processing unit), is the brain of the computer. Drive Bays: d rive bays are where the computer's drives are installed. Case Fan: the case fan is in charge of keeping the computer cool. Motherboard: uses tiny electrical paths to connect everything together. Memory: the computer uses this memory constantly to temporarily store information, (or data), while it is working with it. If a computer has a lot of memory, it can store more temporary information and operate faster. Modem: when you connect to the Internet and hear the modem...
Exercise 1 1. IT is an abbreviation for Information Techonlogy: true. 2. The Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW) are the same thing: false. 3. A browser is a person who enjoys looking at the WWW: false. 4. You can see pictures and words on-line but you cannot listen to sounds: false. 5. You need the newest, fastest computers to use the web: false. 6. Most internet users are men: true. 7. @ is called ''at'' in English: true. Exercise 2 A browser: software that lets you access the WWW. To download: to get programs from the Internet. To chat: to have a conversation through the Internet by writing o...
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