Question | Answer |
Arihmetic/Logic unit (ALU) | Section of central processing unit that performs aritmetic computations and logical operations. |
Binary | machine language that is made up of only [0]and [1] |
Bit | A single zero or a single one in machine language |
BIOS ROM | A type of comutor chip where instructions for starting up computors are stored |
Byte | A single charactor in computor language; eight bits are equal to one byte. |
Central processing unit (GPU) | Microprocessor that is the brains of the computor. |
Circuit Board | Thin plate or board that contains electronic components |
Computor | An electronic device that receives data (input), processes data, stores data, and produces a result (output) |
Control unit | Coordinates all of the processor`s activities |
Data | Text, numbers,sound images, or video |
Dual-core processer | A single chip that conains two separate processors |
Embedded computors | Perform specific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or an MP3 player |
File Allocation Table | A special log on a magnetic storage disk where each track is labeled and given a location |
Hard Disks | Used to store data inside the computer; removable versions also available |
Hardware | The actual machine-wires,transistors,and circuits-in a computer system |
Information | Output produced by a computer |
Memory | Short term or long term way to store a file or information |
Mobile Devices | Small genral-purpose computoers that can that can generally fit into the plam of your hand |
Motherboard | Circuit Board mounted |