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Module 1 - Lesson 1
IBCA Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Serction of central processing unit that performs arithmetic computations and logical operations. | Arithmetic/logic unit (ALU) |
Machine language that is made up of only 0s and 1s | Binary |
A single zero or a single one in machine language. | Bit |
A type of computer chip where instructions for starting up the computer are stored. | BIOS ROM |
A single character in computer language;eight bits are equal to one byte. | Byte |
Microprocessor that is the brains of the computer. | Centeral processing unit (CPU) |
Thin plate or board that contains electronic components. | Circuit board |
An electronic device that receives data (input),processes data,stores data,and produces a result(output). | Computer |
Coordinates all of the processor's activities. | Control unit |
Text,numbers,sound,images,or video | Data |
A single chip that contains two separate processors. | Dual-core processor |
Perform specific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or an MP3 player. | Embedded computers |
A special log on a magnetic storage disk where each track is labeled and given a location | File allocation table (FAT) |
Used to store data inside the computer;removable versions also available. | Hard disks |
The actual machine-wires,transistors,and circuits-in a computer system. | Hardware |
Output produced by a computer. | Information |
Short term or long term way to store a file or information. | Memory |
Small general-purpose computers that can generally fit into the palm of your hand. | Mobile devices |
Circuit board mounted in a computer case that contains integral components. | Motherboard |
An expansion that provides for more than two separate processors. | Multicore processor |
A hard drive or a tape drive located on a computer other than the user's local system. | Network drive |
Small personal computers that contain the monitor with a built-in keyboard;also called laptop computers. | Notebook computers |
Short term memory located on the motherboard that the computer can read from and write to temporarily. | Random access memory |
Stores specific instructions needed for computer operations. | Read-only memory |
Used to extend disk space on a server and eliminate the addition of more hard disks or other storage devices. | Remote storage |
A general-purpose computer that can support a few users or hundreds of users;variations include file server,database server,and Web server. | Server |
Instructions or programs for controlling the computer. | Software |
Fastest type of computer;used for specialized applications to process enormous amounts of data. | Supercomputer |
Personal computer similar in size and thickness to a notepad;used with a stylus or digital pen on a touch screen. | Tablet PC |
Circles on a magnetic storage device where data is stored or retrieved. | Tracks |
Small removable solid-state storage device. | USB flash drive |