Describe cache. How is cache used in a computer?

1. Explain ROM. What makes ROM different from RAM?

2.What is an optical drive? Do most laptop and tablet computers come with an optical drive installed? Search the web for images of optical drives. Insert the images in the space below.

3.What differentiates a port from a connector? How can you tell them apart?

4.Compare and contrast USB and Firewire/Thunderbolt. What types of devices use each type of port/connector? Search the web for images of FireWire and Thunderbolt ports/connectors. Insert the images in the space below

5. What is HDMI? What is HDMI used for? Search the web for images of HDMI ports/connectors. Insert the images in the space below.

6.What are Ethernet ports/connectors/cables? What are Ethernet cables/ports used for? Search the web and find some images of Ethernet ports and connectors. Insert the images in the space below.

7.Explain the concept of computer storage. What is the difference between computer storage and computer memory?

8.What differentiates a traditional hard drive from SSD? Is one more expensive than the other? Conduct a web search for images of traditional hard drives and SSD. Include images of each in the space below.

When discussing display devices, how are pixel and resolution related? Is resolution an important consideration when choosing which computer to buy?

Describe the boot process of a computer. What are the steps of the boot process?

Explain the difference between ASCII and Unicode. What are these used for?

How is hertz related to the speed of a computer processor? What is clock speed and how is it related to the speed of a computer processor?

What is a computer bus? How does a computer bus carry information? Why is bus width important?