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Graves Comp Types
Graves Types of Computers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Any part of the computer that you can see or touch. | Hardware |
| A set of electronic instructions that tell the computer what to do. | Software |
| This is a computer system that is smaller and less expensive than a mainframe but still can be used by many users, used by larger companies. | Minicomputer |
| Computers smaller in size and cost much less then mainframes and minicomputers, used in schools, libraries and homes. | Microcomputer |
| A portable computer that usually accepts input through an attached keyboard and trackpad. | Laptop |
| A portable computer that lets the user enter input through a touchscreen, usually with a finger. | Tablet |
| Temporary computer memory that can be accessed randomly; used by programs. | RAM |
| Permanent memory that can only be read and cannot be erased; programmed at the factory to help start the computer. | ROM |
| The smallest unit of information that a computer can process. | Bit |
| A binary digit: 0 or 1. Eight of these is a byte. | Bit |
| Eight bits; equals one character on the screen, like “a” or “A”. | A byte |
| 1024 bytes; equals one half page of text. | A kilobyte |
| Over one million bytes (1024 kilobytes); equals text of 500 pages or one thick book. | A megabyte |
| Over one billion bytes(1024 megabytes); equals text of 500,000 pages or 1,000 thick books. | A gigabyte |
| Over one trillion bytes (1024 gigabytes); equals text of 1,000,000 thick books. | A terabyte |
| A device like a media player or smartphone that may include functions like games, contact lists and cameras. | Handheld computer |
| A computing device that is part of clothing or accessories, like watches or glasses. | Wearable computer |
| A very powerful, expensive computer used by possibly thousands of users at the same time. Used by governments, universities and major industry. | Mainframe |
| A group of connected computers that allow people to share information and equipment. | Network |
| A network where the computers are all located in small area. | LAN |
| A large network that has smaller computer networks located inside itself, often in a large area. | WAN |
| A computer or device on a network that manages the network or its resources. | Server |
| A computer that manages network traffic and access. | Network Server |
| A computer and storage device dedicated to storing files – any user on the network can store files. | File Server |
| A computer that manages one or more printers. | Printer Server |
| Any device which a user uses to get access to computer networks and their resources. | Client |
| A person who uses a server to control access to computer networks and their resources. | Administrator |
| A person who uses a client device to access computer networks and their resources. | User |
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