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CTI Lesson 2
Vocabulary Terms that will be on the CT Intro Lesson 2 Vocabulary Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) | Coding system that computers of all types and brands can translate. |
| Bit | In binary, a bit represents a zero or one. |
| Byte | A byte is another word for character; generally represented by eight bits. |
| Central processing unit (CPU) | Also known as the microprocessor; the brains of the computer. |
| Input devices | Enable the user to input data and commands into the computer. |
| Main memory | Also called random access memory or RAM.It stores data while the computer is running. When the computer is turned off or if there is a loss of power, any data in the main memory disappears. The computer can read from and write to this type of memory. |
| Memory | On the computer’s motherboard, it’s where data is stored. |
| Motherboard | A circuit board that contains all of the computer system’s main components. |
| Network drive | A disk drive located on another computer or server that provides space you can use for data storage. |
| Output devices | Enable the computer to give you the results of the processed data. |
| Random access memory (RAM) | Where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis. This memory is volatile. |
| Read-only memory (ROM) | Permanent storage; instructions are burned onto chips by the manufacturer. |
| System clock | An electronic pulse that is used to synchronize processing; it controls the speed of the central processing unit. |
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