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What do computers provide? Data results.
What is the Central Processing Unit? CPU, the microprocessor or “brain” of the computer
What is the CPU’s responsibility or job? Fetch-gets software instructions from memory telling it what to do with the data, decode, and execute.
Name the four mesaurments of the central processing unit. Hertz, kilohertz, megahertz, and gigahertz.
What is Random Access Memory (RAM)? Short Term. Accepts new information for temporary storage.
What is Read Only Memory (ROM)? Long term. Information the computer uses again and again. Doesn’t accept new information-change NOT be changed.
What does BIOS stand for? Basic Input/Output System.
Name four different mesaurments of byte. Kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, and terabyte.
Name the parts of the motherboard. CPU, memory, sound cards, graphic cardsm and expanison cards.
What is a hard disk? A large-capacity storage used to hold information such as programs and documents.
What is absolutely vital to the operation of a computer? Power Supply.
What does the power supply do? Converts alternating current (AC) line from your home to the direct current (DC) needed by the personal computer.
What is GPU? Graphics processing unit.
What is Real-Time Clock? A clock containing a vibrating crystal that all components synchronize properly.
What is Complementary Metal? Allows a computer to store information even when the computer powers down.
What keeps the computer from overheating? Fans, heat sinks, and cooling systems
What is a flash memory? Solid state storage device. Retains data even after computer is turned off.
What does the operating system do? Basic software that allows the user to interface with the computer.
What is the first thing loaded on the computer? Operating System (OS).
What are the desktop computer resources? Processor, memory, && disk space
What are PC Connections? A way to interact with computer components.
What does USB stand for? Universal Serial Bus.
What is the launge of machines? Bits && bytes.
What does ASCII stand for? American Standard Code of Information Interchange.
What does ASCII do? Makes communication possible for digital devices to talk.
What are transistors? Microscopic electronic switches that turn on and off million times a second.
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