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Introducing The Basics Flashcards

1
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What is a computer?

A

An electronic machine/device used for the processing and storage of data according to instructions.

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What are the four basic functions of a computer?

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Input, Processing, Output and Storage.

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3
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What makes a computer powerful?

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Speed, Storage and Reliability

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4
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What makes a computer stupid?

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It lacks real understanding and insight.

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What is a computer system?

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A combination of both the hardware and software of a computer.

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What is Hardware?

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The physical, tangible components of a computer.

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What is software?

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The programs/set of instructions that operates the hardware of the computer.

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What is data?

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Raw, unprocessed factual information

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What is information?

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Processed data

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10
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What is the principle of Modularity?

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Systems should be built from cohesive, loosely coupled components.

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What is form factor?

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The physical size and shape of a piece of computer hardware.

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What is the Power Supply?

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Component that converts power from the source into the power required to operate the computer.

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What is the motherboard?

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The central communication point of the computer, where all components are connected.

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What is the CPU?

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The brain of the computer that carries out instructions.

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15
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What is RAM?

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Volatile, primary memory of the computer, used to store data for quick access by the CPU.

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What is Secondary Memory?

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Storage of information for repeated access over time.

17
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What is HDD?

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Secondary memory that store data on spinning magnetic disks.

18
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What is Solid State Drive?

A

Secondary memory, that stores data on flash memory.

19
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What is an input device?

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Device that sends data to a computer, permitting user interactions with it

20
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What is an output device?

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Device that presents processed information from a computer

21
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What are computer specifications?

A

Technical description of the components and capabilities of a computer.

22
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What is clock speed?

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The number of cycles a CPU performs per second. Measured in Hz.

23
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What is capacity?

A

The amount of memory that a computer has available for usage. Measured in bytes.

24
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What is Moore’s Law?

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The number of transistors in a single integrated circuit, double approximately every 18 months, yet the price stays the same.

25
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What are expansion cards?

A

Additional components that provide extra functionality.

26
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Other name for expansion cards?

A

Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards

27
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What does Peripheral mean?

A

Hardware device that connects to a computer

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