Computer Basics Flashcards

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Computer

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A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output

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2
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Processing

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To carry out operations on data or programs (happens in the CPU)

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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

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4
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Storage

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Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis

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5
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Computer program

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Instructions that tell computer what to do

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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

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7
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Bit

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Each 0 or 1

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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
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