15 Terms from ch. 2
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| RAM | Temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is turned on.
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| ROM | Permanent internal memory inside the system, is inaccessible by the user, and is used to store the instructions that are installed or programmed at the manufacturer.
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| Bit | A binary character, and is the smallest unit of binary information.
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| Byte | Eight bits, can represent one alphabetic or one numeric character of information.
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| Peripheral devices | input, output, and storage devices that; input information, output information into a form that is easily read by the user, or store the information for later use.
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| Personal digital assistant (PDA) | Allows the user to input handwritten notes on a small screen using a special pen or a tiny keyboard.
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| Tablet computer | complete computer system in a slate format.
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| Scanner | An input device that is connected to the computer through a port connection, and that allows the conversion of a printed page of text or graphics to digital format.
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| Computer monitors | the most common output device, they display information on the screen, where it can be edited and sent to the printer.
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| Resolution | Defines the clarity of the image that is seen on the computer screen
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| Pixel | A single colored square on the screen.
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| USB port | Provide an easy, universal way to connect an array of devices and provide faster transfer on information to printers, scanners, digital cameras, storage devices, modems, speakers, and other devices.
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| USB hub | Provides additional ports
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| Ethernet port | Used for high-speed connection to the Internet or another network, such as an intranet, or internal network
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| Hard disk drive | Holds large amounts of information and is significant in the purchasing decision of a new computer system.
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
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To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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