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CGS Module 1
Computers Module 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A computer is an electronic device that | accepts instructions from a user, processes and stores data, and produces output. |
| Mainframes | Used by larger companies to provide centralized storage, processing and management for large amounts of information. |
| Computer system is made up of | Hardware (physical components), Software (lists of instructions), and an Operating System (special software controls input and output) |
| Architecture/configuration | Design of the computer, what it consists of |
| Specifications | Technical details, such as size of monitor |
| Data | information that describes things |
| Processing | modifying data |
| Motherboard | main electronic component where processing takes place, CPU is here |
| Peripheral Devices | accomplish input, output and storage functions |
| MicroProcessor / CPU | Central Processing Unit, silicon chip designed to manipulate data |
| Bit / Binary Digits | 1 "on", 0 "off" eight bits = a byte |
| 5 Types of Memory | RAM, Cache, Virtual, ROM, CMOS |
| 3 Types of Storage Media | Magnetic, Optical, and Flash memory |
| 4 Components of data communication | Sender, channel, receiver, protocols |
| 4 Types of system software | operating systems, utilities, deice drivers, programming languages |
| Malware | malicious software, illegally accessing … computer systems for destroying, disrupting or carrying out illegal activities on the network or computer systems. |