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computer basic notes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| how many pc parts are there? | fourteen. |
| what is the "brain" of the computer | microprocessor |
| three responsibilities of the CPU | fetch decode execute |
| measurement of speed CPU | hertz |
| what does RAM stand for | random access memory |
| what does ROM stand for | read only memory |
| what does BIOS stand for | basic input/output system |
| storing of frequently used data in extrememly fast RAM that connects directly to the CPU is _____________. | cashing |
| space on a hard disk used to tempotatrily store data and swap it in and out of RAM as needed is ______________. | virtual memory |
| solid state storage______. | flash memory |
| measurement for memory CPU | bytes |
| main circuit board to which all of the other internal components connnect_____. | motherboard |