Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Engine Managment

Computer Terms

TermDefinition
ROM Read Only Memory - once programmed it cannot be written to again
KAM Keep Alive Memory - it loses its data when disconnected from the battery for a length of time
RAM Random Access Memory - it loses its data when the car is turned off
PROM Programmable ROM - programmed once by the user
EPROM Erasable PROM - uses Ultraviolet (UV) light to erase
EEPROM Electronically Erasable PROM - aka Flash memory
Short term memory Memory which loses data when power is removed
Long term memory Memory which retains data even when all power is removed
Volatile Memory that lasts only while the power is on (and thus would be lost after a restart)
RAM data It is a scratch pad memory that holds temporary real-world data that may or may not be processed
KAM data DTC's, clock, customer preferences (radio stations, seat positions, etc.)
ROM data vehicle information like engine size and lookup tables of general parameters
Input An electrical signal going to a computer for processing
Output Information in a form suitable for transmission from a computer
Processing Converting a signal in to a usable form
Sensor A component that measures a physical quantity and sends its output to a computer
Actuator A computer-controlled component that changes electrical energy into an action
Microprocessor A part of the computer that makes decision and performs calculations
Multiplexing A system that has many inputs sharing one communications line
Demultiplexing A system that uses one communications line to control many devices
PROM data Fine-tuned ROM data such as vehicle weight and drivetrain and includes calibrations tables
Created by: jcoombes
Popular Physical Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards