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midterm flash cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Central to computer system, all components required for the system are plugged into the motherboard |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit, brains of the computer, controls actions of computer |
| RAM | Random Access Memory- Temporarily stores data, when turned off all data is automatically deleted, Volatile/TEMPORARY STORAGE– Deleted when computer goes off |
| ROM | Read Only Memory- BIOS is chip that contains instructions and commands to tell how to start up. Non-Volatile /PERMANENT MEMORY |
| Hard Drive | Used to permanently store data |
| cooling fan | used to draw cooler air into the case from the outside |
| Heat Sink | metal device designed to absorb and disperse heat away from the CPU outfitted with built-in fans to help keep both the CPU and the heat sink at an appropriate temperature. |
| Ports | Used to attach external peripherals to computer |
| Dependability | Being on time, showing up for work |
| Effective Communication | Speaking/writing clearly/properly/respectfully |
| Work Ethics | Set of rules to help you guide behavior and decisions at work |
| adaptability | Being flexible /considerate |
| Trust | Work scheduled hours, don’t waste time, refuse to lie, cheat, steal |
| Fairness | Compromise, respect others’ opinions, don’t play favorites |
| Responsibility | Take pride in your work, complete assignments, don’t make excuses |
| Respect | Treat others with courtesy, don’t talk back |