info tech Flashcards
what are supercomputers
supercomputer is a computer that performs at the highest operational rate for computers
what is a mainframe
a mainframe is known for its large size, storage capacity, processing power and high level of reliability
what is a desktop system
a desktop is considered to be a computer system that has been designed to fit on a typical office desk
what is a mobile device
a mobile device is small enough to be held and operated in your hands
what is an embedded device
is a specialized device that performs a few specific task and is usually contained within another system
what is a cpu
a central processing unit is the brain of a computer system and is found inside of the system unit
what is an input device
an input device is any device that takes data into the computer
what is an output device
an output device prints out data
primary storage/memory
is used to store data that will be processed by the cpu
secondary storage
provides long term storage for a computer
