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tech app voc.
vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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input devices | how data such as text, images, or sounds is sent to the processor |
output devices | how processed data is seen and/or heard |
Central CPU | CPU: A chip inside the computer that receives data fromProcessing Unitinput devices and changes it into text, pictures, or sounds. |
Random AccessMemory | RAM does not store data while the computer is off. It ismemory that can be read and written to. Computers need alot of RAM to run efficiently. |
Read-OnlyMemory | ROM: ROM contains the instructions that start the computerwhen it is turned on. It’s memory is read only and not writtento. |
storage devices | Permanent forms of storage |
operating systems | A program required by computers to manage all programssystems (OS)and hardware. It tells the computer how to do its work. |
server | A computer that connects a network of computers such asour LISD computers. |
hard drive | Computer hardware that stores information. |
external harddrive | Portable or mobile device that stores large amounts ofinformation. |