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