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C2 Vocab 0517
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Access Options | Devices with which students can use technology |
| central processing unit | part of a computer that processes information |
| ram | temporary memory that stores information while the computer is running |
| rom | permanent memory used to give basic manufacturer's instructions to the hardware |
| binary coding system | the most basic level of information, made up of 1's and 0's |
| bit | one binary character (1 or 0) |
| byte | 8 bits, used to represent one ASCII character (number, letter, or symbol) |
| peripheral devices | any devices externally connected to a computer (used for input, output, or storage) |
| input devices | used to input information into the computer |
| scanner | captures an image of what is placed into it |
| microphone | records and inputs audio information into a computer |
| sound card | internal device which processes audio information |
| headphones | outputs audio through a device mounted on the user's head |
| digital cameras | input video information into a computer |
| tablet computer | a computer in a slate format |