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ibca vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| section of central processing unit that performs arithmetic computions and logical operations | Arithmetic/logic unit(ALU) |
| machine language that is made up of only Os 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 a sigle character in computer language; eight bits are equal to one byte | byte |
| microprocessor that is the brains of the computer | central processing unit(CPU) |
| thin plate or board that contains electronic components | circuit board |
| an electronic device that recieves 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 seperate processors | dual-core processor |
| perform specific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or 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 available | hard disks |
| the actual machine-wires, transistors, and ciruits-in computer system | hardware |
| output produced by the computer | information |
| short term or long term way to store a file or information | memory |
| small general-purpose computers that can generly 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 seperate 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 moitor 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(RAM) |
| stores specific instructions needed forcomputer operations | read-only memory(ROM) |
| used to extend disk space on a server and eliminate the addition of more hard disk or other storage devices | remote storage |
| a general-purpose computer that can support a few users of hundreds of users; variations includefile server, database server, and web server | server |
| instructions or programs for controlling the computer | software |
| fastest type of computer; used for specialized applicationsto process enormous amounts of data | super computer |
| 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 |
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