Computer Basics Instructor – Dana Andrew
Dec 13, 2015
Course Objectives
Be more familiar with the basic components of a computer
Start a computer and shut a computer down Know the parts of a windows environment Be aware of the different disk drives of a
computer Be less apprehensive using a computer
Hard Drive and RAM
The hard drive is the permanent memory for your computer. Information is stored there even when the computer is turned off.
RAM (random access memory) is the short term memory for your computer. It is used to open programs and remember things for the session that your computer is turned on.