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C2 Vocabulary 056
Question | Answer |
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RAM | Temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is turned on |
Input Devices | allow the input of data into the computer |
Classroom response system or "clicker" | a handheld device that resembles a TV remote that allows students to respond to questions posed by the instructor |
Pixel | a single colored square on the screen |
Resolution | the clarity of the mage that is is seen on the computer screen |
Ink Jet Printers | produce characters by squirting minute amounts of ink on the page |
USB drives | pen, flash, or jump drives that provide great flexibility in mobile storage devices |
Parallel port | used to connect a computer to a printer |
Computer monitors | screens or displays-most common output device |
Tablet computers | complete computer systems n a slate form |
control unit | retrieves the instructions and sends command signals to the rest of the computer system to tell them what to do |
Memory unit | Allows storage of information,is internal to the computer, and is dvide into two types of memory RAM and ROM |
ROM | permanent internal memory inside the system, is inaccessible by the user, and is used to store the instructions that are installed or programmed at the manufacturer |
cache | provides a temporary storage area that provides quick access to information |
sound card | port which allows the input of sound into the computer |