M2 AND M3 REVIEWER Flashcards
It is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory.
computer
It is a is a mobile computing device designed for single player or multiplayer video games
Game Console
It is a type of computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
Personal Computer
It controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network
servers
It is a large, expensive, and powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.
mainframes
It is a special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product
embedded computer
It is considered as the first computing device, composed of beads on rods
abacus
He is considered as the father of computers.
charles babbage
When was transistors made?
December 23, 1947
It is a term used to describe text that is informative to the individual reading it or the computer processing it.
Information.
people can communicate with multiple users at the same time — much like a group discussion.
chat room
which contains billions of documents called Web pages, is one of the more popular services on the Internet.
web
At a photo sharing X, users can create an online photo album and store their digital photograph
community
consist(s) of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it.
software
You interact with a program through its X, which controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen
user interface
- Two categories of software are
system software and application software.
the process of setting up the software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware components.
installing
The trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap is known as
convergence.
Some mobile devices are X, meaning they can connect to the Internet wirelessly
internet-enabled
provides personal organizer functions such as a calendar, appointment book, address book, calculator, and notepad.
PDA
circuit, which is etched on a computer chip, contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current.
integrated
processor is a chip with two or more separate processors.
multi-core
the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations.
ALU
In the machine cycle steps, the term X refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute.
decoding
In the machine cycle steps, X is the process of carrying out commands
executing
Together, four operations (fetching, decoding, executing, and storing) comprise a X cycle.
machine
Each tick of the system clock equates to a X
clock cycle
One gigahertz (GHz) equals one X ticks of the system clock per second.
billion
a small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as a processor.
heat sink
The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as the X concept.
stored program
holds data, instructions, and information for future use
Storage
is the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold.
capacity
The inflexible, circular platters on X use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information on a disk’s surface.
hard disks
Memory (chips) accesses items in
nanoseconds.
The smallest unit of data a computer can process is a
bit.
is the process of dividing a disk into tracks and sectors, so the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk
Formatting
is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.
backup
Some computers improve hard disk access time by using a X which consists of memory chips that store frequently accessed items.
disk cache
A X consists of a special-purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data, instructions, and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other components in the computer.
disk controller
a device that reads data, instructions, and information stored on flash memory cards.
card reader
any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer.
input
All computer keyboards have X that includes letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys.
typing area
The goal of X is to incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety in the design of items in the workplace
ergonomics
A X is a battery-powered mouse that transmits data using wireless technology, such as radio waves or infrared light waves
wireless mouse
an output device that conveys text, graphics, and video information.
display
Pixel pitch, sometimes called X, is the distance in millimeters between pixels on a display device.
dot pitch
a chip that controls the manipulation and display of graphics on a display device.
GPU
Printed information, called X, exists physically and is a more permanent form of output.
hard copy
forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper.
impact printer
