computer components Flashcards
1
Q
Cache
A
chip that contains a small amount of data
2
Q
Storage
A
stores files data and other programs
3
Q
RAM
A
temporarily hold data from storage and is faster
4
Q
clock
A
processing tick frequency
5
Q
byte
A
Memory size (1 byte = 8 bits)
6
Q
processor
A
runs the computer program and executes instruction
7
Q
Transistors
A
small computer switches
8
Q
moore’s law
A
number of transistors doubles every 18 months
9
Q
operating systems
A
manage programs and interfaces with peripherals
10
Q
machine instructions
A
0’s and 1’s, the language that machine reads
11
Q
assembly
A
human readable instructions
12
Q
compilers
A
translate high level language into executable programs
