Hardware Basics 0621 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Bit | Smallest unit of binary information |
RAM | Temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is turned on |
Input devices | Allows input of data into the computer. Examples: keyboard, mice, scanners, microphones, "clickers", etc. |
Resolution | Defines the clarity of the image that is seen on the computer screen |
External Hard Drives | Connected through a computer, allows for large quantities of data to be moved from one physical location to another |
USB drives | Mobile storage devices |
USB Port | Universal way to connect an array of devices. Example: Computer to printer |
Application software | Allows the computer to carry out specific functions such as word processing, creation of a database or spreadsheets |
Monitor Mounts | Allow the placement of the monitor in the most easily seen position |
Kilobytes, Megabytes, Gigabytes | How computer memory is measured |
CPU (central processing unit) | processing of the information |
Computer System | refers to the computer and other support devices |
Processor Speed | conveys how fast data can be moved in and out of memory |
Mouse Pad | allows good movement of the mouse |
Audio | Sounds projecting from the computers speakers |
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