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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Random Access Memory (RAM) | type of computer memory, which temporarily stores computer information such as the operating system, application programs and data so they can be immediately accessed by the cpu |
| Binary Digit (Bit) | smallest unit of computer storage capacity |
| Read-Only Memory (ROM) | type of computer memory which stores the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS); data stored in ROM cannot be changed |
| Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) | built-in program which initializes computer hardware and launches the operating system when the computer starts |
| Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) | type of cable inside the computer connecting to the mother board and internal storage devices, such as the hard drive, CD- or DVD-ROM |
| Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM) | pre-pressed compact disc storage in which data can only be read, not modified |
| Digital Video Disc Read-Only Memory (DVD-ROM) | high capacity optical disc storage, in which data can only be read, not written |
| Driver | computer program allowing the computer to communicate with a hardware device |
| Power Supply | computer hardware converting alternating current or AC electric power to a low-voltage power for the internal components of the computer |
| Hard Drive | main storage device of a computer; commonly referred as an internal device and used to permanently store data |
| Personal Computer (PC) | computer designed for general use by a single person |
| Light-Emitting Diode (LED) | semiconductor light source used in various applications; in the world of computers, LED technology is used to make optical mouses and LED displays |
| Touchpad | computer pointing device which takes advantage of a tactile sensor to detect a user's finger movement |