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7. Answer the questions:

  1. What are the main parts of the CPU?

  2. What does ALU stand for? What does it do?

  3. What is the function of the system clock?

  4. How much is one gigahertz?

  5. What type of memory is temporary?

  6. What type of memory is permanent and includes instructions needed by the CPU?

  7. How can RAM be increased?

  8. What term is used to refer to the main printed circuit board?

  9. What is a bus?

  10. What is the benefit of having expansion slots?

(from Infotech English for Computer Users)

8. Find in the text the English equivalents:

1) слот розширення; 2) інтерпретувати кожну команду; 3) відстежувати наступну команду; 4) потужність та робота комп’ютера; 5) для вимірювання та синхронізації потоку даних; 6) впоратися з найбільш вимогливими програмами; 7) дані мають бути завантажені в головну пам’ять; 8) оперативна пам'ять; 9) не зберігаючий інформацію при вимкненні електроживлення; 10) пам'ять постійного зберігання.

9. Complete the sentences from your memory:

  1. The nerve centre of a PC is…

  2. The central processing unit executes…

  3. The chip itself is a small piece…

  4. The control unit examines…

  5. The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) performs…

  6. The registers are used to…

  7. A system clock sends out signals to…

  8. The power and performance of a computer is partly determined by…

  9. RAM capacity can be expanded by…

  10. The size of a bus determines…

10. Insert the words in bold type into appropriate places:

(To) process – (a) process – (a) processor – processing – processed

  1. Just like humans, computers use a brain _______ information. 

  2. Information ________ system - a machine for performing calculations automatically.

  3. The ________ data can now be used to generate statistics.

  4. In engineering ________ is a set of interrelated tasks that, together, transform inputs into outputs.

  5. The _________and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached.

(To) store – storage – stored – (to) restore

  1. Peripherals include _______ devices and input/ output devices.

  2. How do you _______ data safely? 

  3. Larger quantities can be _______ on extra, usually external, hard drives.

  4. Let’s _______ the forest to its original pristine condition.

(To) expand – (an) expansion – expandable – expanded

  1. RAM capacity can be ________.

  2. How ________ the RAID Volume with larger disks.

  3. This article will guide the administrator into how to conduct ________ of the RAID Volume on the Synology Disk Station with larger sized disks.

  4. RAM may be ________ to two gigabytes.

11. Note the useful language for buying a computer: Buying a computer

Useful language for a salesman

  • Greeting and offering help

Good morning. Do you need any help?

  • Giving technical specifications (specs)

The computer has a processor running at 8.0 gigahertz.

The iMac has eight gigabytes of RAM. They feature a webcam built into the display.

The graphics card offers HDMI or DVI output.

RAM is expandable to two gigabytes. It all depends on your needs.

  • Describing

Both computers are very fast and reliable.

  • Comparing

The MacBook is more practical if you travel a lot.

PDAs are cheaper than laptops but laptops are more powerful and expensive.

Useful language for a customer

  • Explaining what you are looking for

We're looking for a personal computer. Have you got any fairly basic ones? I’m buying a computer for running computer games.

  • Asking for technical specs

What's the storage capacity of the hard drive? Do they have a DVD drive? What is the Operating System? Does the laptop have a Wireless Adapter? What type of Graphics Card is included? And which one has more memory? I mean, which has more RAM?

  • Asking about the price, discounts, warranty, delivery.

How much do they cost? How much is it? How long is the warranty valid? Are there any discounts for the model?

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