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Hardware Basics 0625
Chapter 2
Question | Answer |
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CPU | often referred to as the processor |
access options | one or more stand-alone computers, |
control unit | retrieves the instructions and send command signals to the rest of the computer |
memory unit | allows storage of information in many data processing problems |
memory unit | allows storage of information, is internal to the computer, and is divided into two types of memory |
RAM | temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available |
ASCII | american standard code for information interchange |
bit | smallest unit of binary |
byte | 8 bits |
kilobytes | computer memory |
megahertz | one million cycles per second |
peripheral devices | input the info |
input devices | allow the input of data into the computer |
joysticks | game devices that come in a variety of designs |
dpi | resolution on a printer |