Describe computer components.

Description should include the names, purposes, and characteristics of action associated with

• the case
• the power supply
• the motherboard
• central processing unit (CPU)
• basic input/output system (BIOS)/Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
• complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS)
• the cooling system
• read-only memory (ROM) and random-access memory (RAM)
• adapter cards
• storage drives (including solid-state and hybrid drives)
• internal cables.

Process/Skill Questions: 

• What are some pros and cons of solid-state storage drives?
• What is the difference between RAM and ROM? How is each used inside the computer?
• What are two types of cooling systems that can be used inside the computer?