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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic/logic unit (ALU) | section of centeral processing unit that performs arithmetic computations and logical operations |
| Binary | machine language that is made up of only 1s and 0s |
| Bit | a single zero or 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; eigth bits are equal to one byte |
| Centeral Processing Unit (CPU) | Microprocessor that is the brains of the computer |
| Circut Board | Thin plate or board that contains electronic components |
| computer | an electronic device that recevives data (input), processes data, stores data, and produces a result (output) |
| control unit | coordinates all of the processor's activities |
| Data | text, numbers, sound, images, or video |
| Dual-processor processor | a single chip that contains two seperate processors |
| Embedded Computers | Perform a specific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or an mp3 player |
| File Allocation table (FAT) | a special log on a magnetic storage disk where each track is labled and given a location |
| Hard Disks | Used to store data inside the computer; removableversions are also avalible |
| hardware | the actual machine-wires,transitors,and circuts- in a computer system |
| information | output produced by the 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 |
| Motherboard | circut board mounted in a computer case that contains intergal components |
| 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 user's local system |
| notebook computers | small personal computers that can contain the monitor with a built-in keyboard; also called a laptop |
| RAndom acess memory (RAM) | short term memory located on the on the motherboard that the computer can read from and write temporarily |
| Read-Only Memory (ROM) | stores specific instructions neededfro computer operations |
| Remote storage | used to extend disk space ona server and eliminate the addition of more hard disks or other storage devices |
| Server | a general-purposecomputer that can support a few users or hundreds of users;varations iinclude file server, database server, and Web server |
| Software | instructions or programs for controlling the computer |
| Supercomputer | fastest type of computer; used for specialized applications to process enormous amounts of data |
| tablet PC | personal computer similar in size and thinkness to a notepad;used with a stylus or digital pen |
| tracks | circles on moagnetic storage device where data is stored or retrived |
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