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Hardware Basics:6
chapter 2 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ram | temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is on. |
| Rom | permanent internal memory inside the system |
| Binary code | code made up of a series of zeros and ones |
| Bit | is the smallest unit of binary information |
| Byte | 8 bits can represent on alphabetic or numeric character of information |
| Kilobyte | 1024 bytes |
| Megabyte | 1024 kilobytes |
| Gigabyte | 1024 megabytes |
| Terabyte | 1024 gigabytes |
| Megahertz | the processor speed equals one million cycles per second |
| Cache | temporary storage area that provides a quick access to information |
| Keyboard | input device used to type information on the computer |
| Mouse | input device used to click and select things on the screen of the computer |
| Hard disk drive | holds large amounts of information and is significant in the purchasing decision of a new computer |