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vocab
Question | Answer |
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arithmetic/logic unit [alu] | section of central prossecing unit that preforms arithmic computations and logican operations |
binary | machine language that is made up of only 0s and 1s |
bit | A SINGLE ZERO or a single 1 in machine launguage |
bios roms | a type of computer chip where instructions for starting up the computer are stored |
byte | a single charecter in a computer language; 8 bits are equal to one byte |
central processing unit | microprocesser that is the brains of the computer |
circuit board | thin plate or board that contains electronic componets |
computer | an electronic device that that recives data[input], process data, stores data,and produces a result [outout] |
control unit | coordinates all of the processers activities |
data | txt numbers sound images or vidio |
dual-core processes | a single chip that contains two separate processers |
embedded computers | preform spesific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or an mp3 player |
file allocation table [fat] | a specil log on a magnetic storage disk where each track is labeled and given a location |
hard disks | used 2 store data inside the computer; removable versions also avalible |
hardware | the actual machine-wires-transistors and circuts |
information | output produced by a computer |
memory | short term or long termway to store a file or info |
mobile devices | small general-purpose computers that can generally fit into the palm of your hand. |
motheboard | circut board mounted in a computer case that contains integral components |
multi core processer | an expansion that provides for more than two seperate processer |
network drive | a hard drive or a tape drive located on a comuter other than the users local system |
notebook computers | small personalcomputers that contain the monitor with a built in keybord |
random access memory[ram] | short term memory located on a mother boardthat the computer can read from and write to temorarily |
read only memory [rom] | stores spesific instructions needed for computer operations |
remote storage | used to extend disk space on a server and eleminatethe addition of morwe hard disks or other storage devices |
server | a general computer that can support a few users or hundreds of users; variations include file server, database and web server |
software | instructions or programd for controlling the computer |
super computer | fastest type of of computer used for specilized applications to process enormous amounts of data |
tablet pc | personal computer similar in size and thickness to a note pad; used with a stylist or digital pen on a touch screen |
tracks | circules on a magnetic storage device where data is stored ot retriwved |