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lesson 10 JL
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| curcuit board | thin plate or board that contains electric components. |
| computer | an electornic device that recieves data (input), process data, stores data, and produces a result (output). |
| control unit | coordinates all of the processors activities. |
| data | text, numbers, sound, images, or video. |
| dual-core processor | a single chip that contains two seperate processors. |
| embedded computers | preform special tasls and can be found in a range of devices such as digital watch or an mp3 palyer. |
| file allocation table (FAT) | a special log on a megnetic storage disk where each is track is labled and given a location. |
| hard disks | used to store data inside the computer; removable versions also avalable. |
| hardware | the actual machine-wires, transitions, and curcuits-in a computer. |
| information | output produced by a computer. |
| memory | short term or long term way to store a file or information. |
| mobile devices | small general-purpose computers that can generally fit into the palm of your hand. |
| mother board | curcuit board mounted in a computer case that contains intrega; compontents. |
| multicore processor | an expansion that provides for more than two seperate processors. |
| network drive | a hard drive or a tape drive located on a computer other than the users local system |
| notebook computers | small personal computers that contain the monitor with a built-in keyboard also called ;aptop computers. |