Question | Answer |
Arithmetic/Logic Unit (ALU) | section of central processing unit that performs arithmetic computations and logical operations. |
Binary | machine language that is made up of only 0s and 1s. |
Bit | a single zero or a single one ine machine language. |
BIOS ROM | a type of computer chip where instructions for starting up the computer are stored. |
Byte | a single character in computer language; eight bits are equal to one byte. |
Central Processing Unit (CPU) | microprocessor that is the brains if the computer. |
Circuit Board | thin plate or board that contains electronic componets. |
Computer | an electronis device that recives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result. |
Control Unit | coordinates all of the processor's activites. |
Data | text, numbers, sound, images, or video. |
Dual-core Processor | a single chip that conatins two separate processors. |
Embedded Computers | perform specific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or an MP3 player. |
File allocation Table (FAT) | 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 aslo avalible. |
Hardware | the actual machine-wires, transitions, nad circuts-in acomputer. |
Information | output produced by a computer. |
Memory | short term or long term way to store a file or information. |
Moblie Devices | small general-purpose computers that can generally fit into the palm of your hand. |
Motherboard | circuit board mounted in a computer case that contains integral components. |
Multicore Processor | an expansion that provides for more than two separate processors. |
Network Drive | a hard drive or a tape drive located on a computer other than the user's local system. |
Notebook Computers | small personal computers that contain the monitor with a buit-in keyboard; also called laptop computers. |
Random Access Memory (RAM) | short term memory located on the motherboard tht the computer can read from and write to temporarily. |
Read-only Memory | stores specific instructions needed for computer operations. |
Remote Storage | used to extend disk space on aserver and eleminate the addition of more hard disks or other storage devices. |
Server | a general-purpose computer tat can support a few users or hundreds of users; variations include file sever, database sever,and web sever. |
Software | instuctions or programs for controlling the computer. |
Supercomputer | fastest type of computer; used for specilized applications to process enormous amounts of data. |
Tablet PC | personal computer similar in size and thickness to a notepad; used with a stylus or digital pen on a touch screen. |
Tracks | circles on a magntic storage device where ata is stored or retrived. |
USB Flash Drive | small removable solid-stae storage drive. |