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CT-Lesson 2
CRHS: Computer Tech-Lesson 2
Question | Answer |
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Coding system that computers of all types and brands can translate. | American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) |
In binary code, this represents a zero or one. | Bit |
Another word for character; represented by eight bits. | Byte |
Disk that can store up to 680 MB of data; datat can only be read from it. | CD-ROM |
Also known as the microprocessor; the brains of the computer. | Central Processing Unit (CPU) |
Digital Versatile Disk; vidio output can be stored on this. | DVD |
A data storage unit inside a computer that can store a large quantity of data, but cannot easily be removed from the computer. | Hard disk drive |
Enable the user to input data and commands into the computer. | Input devices |
Where data is stroed on the computer's motherboard. | Memory |
A circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components. | Motherboard |
A disk drive located on another computer or server that provides space you can use for data storage. | Network drive |
Enable the computer to give you the results of the processed data. | Output devices |
Where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis. | Random access memory (RAM) |
Permanent storage; instructions are burned onto chips by the manufacturer. | Read-only memory (ROM) |
It controls the speed of the central processing unit. | System clock |