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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Processor | executes instructions comprising a computer program |
| Operating system | the software that supports a computer's basic functions |
| memory | Memory refers to the location of short-term data |
| storage | enables a computer to retain data, either temporarily or permanently |
| Ethernet ports | ethernet/cat5 (samething) connects computer to router or modem |
| motherboard | the foundation and circuit board of the computer; it connects all other components in the computer |
| Random access memory | (RAM) temporary short term memory of the computer |
| monitor | an output device that displays information in pictorial or text form |
| mouse | :input-user inputs information into the computer by allowing clicking, dragging, and selecting |
| keyboard | :input device- user inputs information into the computer by allowing information to be typed into the computer |
| hard drive | Hard drive: Stores all of your files and data/long term memory |
| input/output devices | input (mouse, keyboard, scanner, webcam) output(Monitor, printer, audio speakers, projector) |
| software applications | the programs and other operating information used by computers (instructions) |
| Wi-Fi | allows devices to connect to the internet |
| IP address | a address that identifies a device on the internet |
| hex | a base 16 system used to simplify how binary is represented |
| Binary language | the primary language of computing systems |