Computer Basics Flashcards
1
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Computer
A
A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output
2
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Processing
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To carry out operations on data or programs (happens in the CPU)
3
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Memory
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Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output
4
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Storage
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Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis
5
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Computer program
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Instructions that tell computer what to do
6
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Binary or Base 2 Numbering system
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A method for representing letters or numbers using only digits, zero and one
- most basic level of communicating with computers
7
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Bit
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Each 0 or 1
8
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Byte Kilobyte Megabyte Gigabyte Terabyte
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8 bits 1000 bytes 1 million bytes 1 billion bytes 1 trillion bytes
