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C2 Vocab 0517
Question | Answer |
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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 |