Question | Answer |
Section of central processing unit that performs arithmetic computations and logical operations. | Arithmetic/logic unit (ALU) |
Machine language that is made up of only 0s and 1s. | Binary |
A single zero or a single one in machine language | Bit |
A type of computer chip where instructions for starting up the computer are stored | BIOS ROM |
A single character in computer language;eight bits are equal to one byte. | Byte |
Microprocessor that is the brains of the computer. | Central Processing Unit |
Thin plate or board that contains electronic components. | Circuit Board |
An electronic device that receives data (input), processes data, stores data, and produces a result. | Computer |
Coordinates all the processor's activities. | Control Unit |
Text, numbers, sound, images, or video. | Data |
A single chip that contains two seperate processors. | Dual-Core Processor |
perform specific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or MP3 player. | Embedded Computers |
A special log on a magnetic storage disk where each track is labeled and given a location. | File allocation table (FAT) |
Used to store data inside the computer; removable versions also available. | Hard disks |
The actual machine----wires, transistors, and circuits-----in a computer system. | Hardware |
Output produced by a computer. | Information |
Short term or long term way to store a file or information. | Memory |
Small general-purpose computers that can generally fit in the palm of your hand. | Mobile Devices |
Circuit board mounted in a computer case that contains integral components. | Motherboard |
An expansion that provides for more than two seperate processors. | Multicore processor |
A hard drive or a tape drive located on a computer other than the user's local system. | Network Drive |
Small personal computers that contain the monitor with a built in keyboard; also called laptop computers. | Notebook computers |
Short term memory located on the motherboard that the computer can read from and write to temporarily. | Random Access memory (RAM) |
Stores specific instructions needed for computer operations. | Read-only Memory (ROM) |
Used to extend disk space on a server and eliminate the addition of more hard disks or other storage devices. | Remote Storage |
A general-purpose computer that can support a few users or hundreds; variations include file server, database server, and web server. | Server |
Instructions or programs for controlling the computer. | Software |
Fastest type of computer; used for specialized applications to process enormous amounts of data. | Supercomputer |
Personal computer similar in size and thickness to a notepad; used with a stylus or digital pen on touch screen. | Tablet PC |
Circles on a magnetic storage devicewhere data is stored or retrieved. | Tracks |
Small removable solid-state storage device. | USB Flash Drive |