Question | Answer |
Equitable Access | Robust and reliable access to all current and emerging technology for all students, staff, and teachers. |
Computer System | Refers to the computer and other support devices (peripheral devices) |
3 CPU Units | Arithmetic Logic Unit, Memory Unit, Control Unit |
Memory Types in a computer | RAM: Temporary Memory available only while the computer is turned on.
ROM: Permanent Internal Memory |
Binary Coding System | Code made up of 0's and 1's.
Bit= 1 unit
Byte= 8 Bits
Kilobyte= 1,024 Bytes
Megabyte= 1024 Kb (a million keystrokes)
GigaByte= 1024 Mb (a Billion Keystrokes)
Terabyte =1024 Gb (a trillion Keystrokes) |
Peripheral Device | external devices used for input or output or storage. |
Resolution | Clarity of the image on a screen measured in pixels on monitors or DPI on paper. |
Pixel | A single colored square on a screen. |
DPI (Dots per Inch) | the number of dots per inch of paper being printed. the higher the number of dots, the clearer the image |
Internal Storage | Hard Disk Drive. Referred to as the "C" Drive in PCs and the "HD" drive in Macs |
External Data Drives | CD, CD-R, CD-RW, External HD, USB Drive |
Port | an opening on a computer through which a connection is made |
Parallel Port | Developed by IBM and used to connect computers to printers |
USB Ports | Universal Serial Bus Port.
1.0
2.0
3.0 |
Ethernet Port/Firewire Ports | Different ports used for connecting to the internet. Firewire is the newest. |
System Software | Software that tells the computer what to do. ie. Windows, Mac OS |
Application Software | allows the computer to carry out specific functions such as word processing. |