Question | Answer |
A computer is an electronic device that | accepts instructions from a user, processes and stores data, and produces output. |
Mainframes | Used by larger companies to provide centralized storage, processing and management for large amounts of information. |
Computer system is made up of | Hardware (physical components), Software (lists of instructions), and an Operating System (special software controls input and output) |
Architecture/configuration | Design of the computer, what it consists of |
Specifications | Technical details, such as size of monitor |
Data | information that describes things |
Processing | modifying data |
Motherboard | main electronic component where processing takes place, CPU is here |
Peripheral Devices | accomplish input, output and storage functions |
MicroProcessor / CPU | Central Processing Unit, silicon chip designed to manipulate data |
Bit / Binary Digits | 1 "on", 0 "off" eight bits = a byte |
5 Types of Memory | RAM, Cache, Virtual, ROM, CMOS |
3 Types of Storage Media | Magnetic, Optical, and Flash memory |
4 Components of data communication | Sender, channel, receiver, protocols |
4 Types of system software | operating systems, utilities, deice drivers, programming languages |
Malware | malicious software, illegally accessing … computer systems for destroying, disrupting or carrying out illegal activities on the network or computer systems. |