Explanation

ROM is a type of non-volatile memory that stores the basic input/output system (BIOS) and other firmware that controls the computer's hardware components. When a computer is powered on, the BIOS stored in ROM is executed to:

• 1. Initialize hardware components
• 2. Detect and configure peripherals
• 3. Load the operating system from storage devices

Explanation

 I/O (Input/Output) Ports are components that connect a computer to external peripherals such as"

• printers
• keyboards
• mice 

Types of I/O Ports:

1. USB Ports:
2. HDMI/VGA Ports: 
3. Ethernet Port: 
4. Audio Jacks: 
5. Serial and Parallel Ports: 
6. Thunderbolt and USB-C Ports: 

Explanation

ROM is a type of memory that contains permanent data that cannot be changed or written to.

It is used to store firmware or software that is permanently stored in the computer.

It is used to control the computer's basic functions.

Explanation

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus

It is a standard interface for connecting computer peripherals, such as keyboards, mice, printers, and external hard drives.

Explanation

Hardware components in computing are the physical parts of a computer system.

Such as the motherboard, CPU, and memory.

They are tangible elements that you can physically touch and see.

Explanation

The full form of IC Chips is integrated circuit chips.

It is made up of semiconductor material which is normally silicon.

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The hard disk was invented on September 13, 1956, by an IBM team led by Rey Johnson

The commercial usage of hard disk drives (HDD) began in 1957

Rey Johnson (considered as “father” of the disk drive).

A computer hard disk drive is a non-volatile data storage device.

Hard Disk is an example of Magnetic Storage

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Plug and play (PnP) allows a computer to automatically configure new hardware components upon connection.

This simplifies device installation, with resources like USB and IEEE 1394 allocated at boot time.

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The speed of a laser printer is measured in PPM i.e, Pages Per Minute.

Laser printing is an electrostatic digital printing process.

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The CPU is the brain of the computer.

It is responsible for executing instructions, performing calculations, and managing data processing.

It is the most complex and intricate component of a computer.

It consisting of billions of transistors.

It is considered the most challenging to design and manufacture.