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Hardware Basics 05##
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| RAM | Temporary memory designed to hold new data and available only when the computer is on. |
| pen input | Personal digital assistant- allows for handwritten notes. |
| terabyte | Equals about 1024 GB. |
| cache | Provides a temporary storage area that provides quick access to information. |
| lumens | Measure of brightness in a projector. |
| PAC Mate | A PDA designed for blind or low-vision users. |
| parallel port | Old port, used to connect computers to printers. |
| Firewire port | IEEE 1394- very fast transfer speeds. |
| USB hub | Multiple USB ports. |
| interactive whiteboard | Dry erase and interactive, if connected to a computer, everything written on it can be transferred to the computer. |
| graphics tablet | With a stylus, artists and can illustrate directly into the computer. |
| optical character recognition | Software that converts text. Used in scanners. |
| classroom response system | "Clicker", a handheld device used by students to respond to questions posed by the instructor. |
| CD-R | Allows users to record data once for storage purposes. Cannot be edited. |
| CD-RW | Allows users to record data for storage. Can be edited. |