Prelim 2 Flashcards
Type of storage device that uses network based servers go store and retrieve data over internet
Cloud
Phase in the IPO cycle that allows you to store information permanently
Storage
Hardware device used to display documents and images from a computer in hard copy format
Printer
Device used to read and write data to the computer disks
Disk drive
Hardware that displays visual output from the computer
Monitor
Storage device that uses magnetization process to write, rewrite and access data
Magnetic
Auxiliary hardware device used to transfer information into and out of a computer
Peripherals
Temporary memory used by a computer to store data actively being worked on
RAM
System unit component that directs data between CPU, memory and other peripherals
Motherboard
storage device that uses spinning disks to store data magnetically
HDD
Pointing device used to navigate on screen elements
Mouse
Essential piece of software that controls, managed the computers hardware and software resources
Systems software
Users, system analysis and programmers are part of this group
Peopleware
Type of printer that makes use of cartridges of ink for printing
Inkjet
Types of non volatile storage medium that can retain data faster then those that store data magnetically
Flash
Main characteristic of GPT
Has potential to be used in a wide variety of products and processes