CS Flashcards

Test. Vocab

1
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Application

A

Software designed for specific tasks

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2
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Artificial Intelligence

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the simulation of human intelligence processed by machines

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3
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Component

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a part or element of a larger whole

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4
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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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Brain of the computer.

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5
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Embedded

A

fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass

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6
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Hard Drive

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Storage device for digital data.

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7
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Output

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Result produced by a process.

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Process

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Sequence of actions or operations.

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9
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RAM (Random Access Memory):

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Short-term memory for tasks.

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10
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ROM (Read-Only Memory)

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a non-volatile memory type

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11
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Software

A

Programs and instructions for computers.

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12
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Solid State

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Electronics without moving parts.

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13
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Virtual Memory

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Temporary storage on disk

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14
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Volatile

A

temporary nature of the stored data

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15
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Hardware

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Physical parts of a computer.

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16
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Optical

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Relating to light or optics.

17
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Input

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Data entered into a computer.

18
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Motherboard

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Main circuit board of a computer.

19
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Magnetic

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Relating to magnets or magnetism.