click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
cs110 chapters 1-2
chapters 1&2
Question | Answer |
---|---|
Hardware | The physical parts of the computer |
Operating system | A type of system software that enables a computer to operate |
Megabyte | 1 million bytes |
Menu | A set of options used to issue commands to a computer |
Dialog Box | A window that requires the user to provide additional information |
Thin Client | A PC designed to access a network for processing and storing data instead of preforming these tasks locally |
Web browser | A program used to view Web pages. |
Petabyte | Approximatley 1,000 terabytes |
Unicode | An international coding system for text-based data using any written language |
Barcode reader | An input device that reads barcodes |
RFID tag | A devie containing a tiny chip and radio antenna that is attached to an object so that it can be identified by RFID technology |
Motherboard | The main circuit board of the computer,located inside the computer. |
CPU Central Processing unit | The chip locates inside the computer that preforms the processing of the computer |
Quad-core CPU | A CPU that contains 4 separate processing cores |
Volatile | Describes a medium whose content is erased when the power is shut off. |
Cache memory | A group of fast memory chip located on or near the CPU to help speed up processing |
RAM(random access memory) | Chips connected to the motherboard that provide a temporary location for the computer to hold data and program instuctions while they are needed. |
Output device | A piece of hardware that presents the results of processing in a form the user can understand |
Pixel | The smallest colorable area in an electronic image |
Storage medium | The part ofthe storage system where the data is stored, such as a DVD device. |