Key Terms Flashcards
Components
The parts that make up a computer system. Can be hardware or software
Computer System
The complete computer; including system unit, keyboard, mouse, monitor or any other peripherals.
RAM
Electronic memory inside a computer. No moving parts. Data lost when power goes out
System Unit
The main box of a computer, containing components such as the processor, motherboard, hard disk and RAM.
Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)
Technology used to read responses to questionnaires using multiple choice questions and sensing where marks have been made.
Compatibility
When components work together.
Capacity
How much space there is inside the memory and hard disk to hold programs and files
Render
A 3D image is stored inside a computer as a wireframe model. Rendering is the when the 3D model is transformed into an image that looks realistic and life-like
Warranty
How long the equipment is guaranteed to last. If broken in this time it should be replaced by the supplier free of charge
Software Patch
A new part of a program that has been added to repair a problem.
Decommissioning
Taking something that is not used any more out of service and disposing of it.
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
A document that defines how well a department or supplier must perform.
Earthing
(Also known as grounding) when something electrical is connected to earth.
Data
The general name given to any documents, files, and other information stored on a computer system.
Back Up
Make a copy of data from a hard disk to a medium that can be taken away from the computer system.
