Computer Vocabulary part 2
computer terminology
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- Input Devices
- Hardware that receives data from a computer and presents it to the user (e.g., monitor, printer, speakers).
- The central processing unit (CPU) that executes instructions and performs calculations in a computer.
- Software that manages computer hardware and software resources, providing services for computer programs (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).
- A type of volatile memory used to store data that is actively being accessed or processed by the CPU.
- Permanent data storage devices that retain information even when the computer is powered off (e.g., hard drives, SSDs).
- A number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent all data in computing.
- A unit of digital information equal to 1,024 megabytes, commonly used to measure storage capacity.
- A unit of digital information equal to 1,024 gigabytes, often used to describe large storage capacities.
- A unit of frequency that measures cycles per second, often used to describe processor speeds.
- The smallest unit of data in a computer, represented as either a 0 or a 1.
- A unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, often used to represent a character in text.
- A type of non-volatile memory that contains data that cannot be modified or is difficult to change, typically used to store firmware.
- Temporary storage used by a computer to hold data that is actively being used or processed (e.g., RAM).
- Programs designed to perform specific tasks for users, such as word processing, web browsing, or gaming.
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