computer science vocab Flashcards
1
Q
binary language
A
(0,1)
2
Q
coldboot
A
starting computer from a turned off state
3
Q
embedded computer
A
computer in computer
4
Q
Gigabyte
A
1 bill. bytes
5
Q
hardware
A
any part of computer you can physically touch
6
Q
info
A
data organized in meaningful fashion
7
Q
legacy tech
A
computer related things no longer popular
8
Q
Liquid Crystal Display
A
tech used in flat panel computer monitor
9
Q
microphone
A
captures sound
10
Q
motherboard
A
circuit based board contains CPU,RAM, slots for cards, all boards; connect to it to get power/communication
11
Q
pixel
A
single point creates images on computer monitor
12
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QWERTY keyboard
A
first 6 letters on this specific keyboard
13
Q
Random Access Memory
A
temporary storage space
14
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Read Only Memory
A
memory chips that stop data which cant be erased
15
Q
terabyte
A
1 bill bytes
