Informatics Flashcards
What is the CPU
Control Processing Unit
Personal Computers
Designed for every day use. And are portable. The ones that are not are called desktop computers.
Servers
Computers with powerful processors, lost of memories and handrive.
Computer hardware
Physical components that makes up a computersystem: monitor, keyboard and system box.
Random Acces Memory (RAM)
Where the software and data is stored.
Support Software
A system that provides utilities and services.
Network
Collection of computers and devices connected by communication channels.
Kilobyte
1,024 bytes
Data
Collection of unprocessed elements, includes numbers, images, audio and video.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Brain of a computer.
System Storage
Provides the interface between the hardware and the users.
Application Software
Provides the user with the ability to complete their tasks.
(CPU) central processing unit
The heart of a computer.