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Computer Tech
Flash cards for the test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| RAM | Random access memory, a temporary memory. |
| ROM | Read only memory, a permanent memory. |
| CPU | Central process unit, the "brains" of the computer. |
| Output Devices | (Speakers, monitor, or printer) |
| Input Devices | (Keyboard, mouse, or scanner) |
| Bits | 0 and 1 |
| bytes | 8 bits |
| circuits | electro magnetically connected components or devises |
| Kilobyte | Data storage of about one thousand |
| Megabyte | Data storage of about one million |
| Gigabyte | Data storage of about one billion |
| Terabyte | Data storage of about one trillian |
| Petabyte | Data storage of about one million billion |
| Exabyte | Data storage of about one billion billion |
| Storage device | Used to record and store data |
| Write-protected | Making a disk not being able to be edited or erased |
| Pixels | What makes the screen look as it does. |
| Resolution | The amount of pixels on a screen |
| GUI | (Graphical User Interface) This allows the user to take control of the computer. |
| Icons | Image that represent an executive file |
| Menus | A list of executive files |
| Desktop Microcomputer | Personal computer based on microprocessor |
| Server | Desktop computer considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer |
| Laptop | Portable computer small enough for lap |
| Information | Processed, stored, and transmitted data |
| File server | Computer dedicated to run applications and storing data |
| LAN | (Local Area Network) Where multiple computers are in use in an area, like an office area. |
| WAN | (Wide Area Network) The internet |
| WLAN | (Wireless Local-Area Network) |
| IP Address | Where the information is coming from. |
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Dani Pierce
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