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Module 1 Lesson 1
vocab
Questions | Answer |
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Arithmetic/logic unit | Section of central processing unit that preforms arthimetic computations and logical operations. |
Binary | machine language that is nade up of only 0s and 1s. |
Bit | A single zero or a single one in machine language. |
BIOS ROM | A type of computer chip where instructions for starting up the computer are stored. |
Byte | A single character in computer language; Eight bits are equal to one byte. |
Central processing unit | Microprocessor that is the brains of the computer. |
circuit board | Thin plate or board that contains eletronic components. |
computer | An electronic device that recives data , processes data, stores data, and produces a result. |
control unit | coordinates all of the processor's activity |
Data | text,numbers,sound,images,or video |
dual-core processor | A single chip that contains two separate processor. |
embedded computers | preform specific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or an MP3 player |