Computers Flashcards
1
Q
Analog
A
Continuous, infinitely varying
2
Q
Binary
A
Only 2 digits-0 and 1
3
Q
Power supply
A
Converts AC to usable DC
4
Q
Mother board
A
Main board, system board, with expansion capability
5
Q
Daughter board
A
Extension or expansion board
6
Q
ROM
A
Read Only Memory
7
Q
RAM
A
Random-access memory
8
Q
Hard drive
A
Data storage device using metal rigid discs
9
Q
Floppy drive
A
Data storage device using flexible plastic discs
10
Q
USB
A
Universal Serial Bus developed to connect cables, computers and other electrical devices.
11
Q
CPU
A
central processing unit performs the calculations
12
Q
Bit
A
A single unit - 0 or 1
13
Q
Byte
A
8 bits
14
Q
Word
A
The unit of data (number of bits) used by a particular processor design
15
Q
Heat sink
A
A component that cools a device by dissipating heat into the surrounding air
