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C2 Vocabulary 0414
A brief description of the Chapter 2 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | Used to directly connect the computer to Internet through a cord. |
| Binary Code | A code composed of 0s and 1s which is the code that allows us to view the data on the computer. |
| Byte | Represents one alphabetic or numeric character. (Composed of 8 bits.) |
| Bit | 1 binary character. |
| Processing Speed | How fast the data of a computer is moved in and out of memory. (Hz) |
| Cache | The computers temporary storage unit. A cache allows for quick access to the information. |
| USB Connections | A fast connection to the computer that allows for the use of many devices. (Some are faster than others.) |
| Firewire | A connection needed when there is a large amount of information that needs to be transferred. |
| Megahertz (MHz) | One million cycles per second (Speed.) |
| Gigahertz (GHz) | One billion cycles per second (Speed.) |
| Input Device | A device used to input information into a computer. (i.e. mouse, keyboard, scanner.) |
| Output Device | A device used to output information from the computer. (i.e. speakers, printers, iPods) |
| Storage Device | A device used to store data. These devices can be internal or external. |
| Internal Storage Device | A storage device which is built into the computer to store information on the computer itself. (i.e. Hard drive) |
| External Storage Device | A storage device that is used to store information by downloading it onto a portable device that can be connected to any computer. |
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