Laptop Hardware Components
6th Grade•55 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify the main hardware components inside a laptop.
Key Concepts
The CPU, also known as the brain of the computer, executes instructions from both software and hardware.
RAM is your computer's short-term memory, storing data for quick access, but it loses information when the computer is turned off.
The motherboard is the central hub of a computer, connecting the CPU, RAM, and storage drives.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which component is often called the 'brain' of the computer?
2. What is the main difference between RAM and storage?
3. Name two types of storage devices used in computers.
...and 9 more questions
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