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what does a computer do? Accepts data Processes data according to instructions Provides data results and Stores data
the microprocessor is the "_______" of the computer brain
the CPU does what to help the computer? Containing millions of transistors that work together
define the word FETCH gets software instruction from memory telling it what to do with data
define the word Decode determines what the instruction means
define the word exicute performs the instruction
what is the extended word of RAM? Random Access Memory
what is the extension of the word ROM? Read only Memory
what is the extension of the word BIOS? Basic input output
what is the extension of the word IDE? Integrated drive electroncs
what information could you store in a computer? Instructions from the software you are using Instructions they need to operate
fast data is used for? holding data
RAM is what memory? short term
ROM is what type of memory? long term
Basic input output system BIOS
Storing of frequently used data in extremely fast Ram that connects directly to the CPU caching
Space on a hard disk used temp. To store data and swap it in and out of RAM as needed Virtual Memory
Solid state storage device retains data even after computer is turned off Flash Memory
some things found on a motherboard are CPU, Memory Sound, Card Graphic, Cards Expansion Slots
alternating current and direct current AC, DC
what is the expanded form of CRT and what does it do? cathode -ray tube, A heated filament is in a vacuum created inside a glass tube. The ray is a stream of electrons that pour off heat into the vacuum.
whats the expanded form of LCD and what does it do?  Also known as flat-panel/ screen monitorliquid crystal display, Made up of 2 pieces of polarized glass that contains liquid crystal material between them. A black light creates the light that passes through
what does resolution refer to? refers to the number of individual dots of color known as pixels contained on a display
rows are... horizontal
columns are... vertical
whats the difference between bits and bytes? Each digit is a bit and 8 bits together form a byte
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