AP CSP Flashcards
What is a computer
a machine that usually works with information
motherboard
the nervous system of a computer/ all the parts connect to it
CPU
better known as the central processing unit, it executes all the commands for the computer and tells everything what to do
GPU
also known as the graphics processing unit, are the eyes and muscle of the computer and it handles all of the visual data
RAM
Random access memory, it is the shirt term memory of the computer it is the temporary space for the computer to work
Hard Drive
long term memory of the computer, it is the storage space for all files, apps, etc. Measured in Bytes
Power Supply
energy, supplies to all parts of the computer
Network Card
This allows your computer to connect to the internet
Case
Holds all parts of the computer together, it is like the skin of the computer
Convert this number into binary, 0101010
answer is 42
What is input
whats being taken in, or operated by a system
What is output
It is whats being spitted out by a system or a computer
What is a bit to a computer
Capacitors, store energy in the form of electrical charges
Represent these number in Binary, 00000111
The answer is 7
Represent this number in Binary, 00010100
The answer is 20
