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Hardware Basics:6
chapter 2 vocab
Question | Answer |
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Ram | temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is on. |
Rom | permanent internal memory inside the system |
Binary code | code made up of a series of zeros and ones |
Bit | is the smallest unit of binary information |
Byte | 8 bits can represent on alphabetic or numeric character of information |
Kilobyte | 1024 bytes |
Megabyte | 1024 kilobytes |
Gigabyte | 1024 megabytes |
Terabyte | 1024 gigabytes |
Megahertz | the processor speed equals one million cycles per second |
Cache | temporary storage area that provides a quick access to information |
Keyboard | input device used to type information on the computer |
Mouse | input device used to click and select things on the screen of the computer |
Hard disk drive | holds large amounts of information and is significant in the purchasing decision of a new computer |