Python Flashcards
Program
A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
Program
A person who can design, create, and test computer programs.
Programmer
The physical components of a computer system.
Hardware
The part of the computer that actually runs programs.
CPU ( central processing unit )
Where computer stores a program while program is running, and data used by the program.
Main Memory
CPU is able to quickly access data in blank used for temporary storage while program is running.
RAM
Can hold data for long periods of time.
Secondary Storage
Magnetically encoded data onto a spinning circular disk.
Disk Drive
Faster than disk drive, no moving parts, stores data in solid state memory.
Solid State Drive
portable, no physical disk.
Flash Memory
Data encoded optically.
Optical drive
Data the computer collects from people and other devices.
Input
Component that collects the data.
Input Device
Data produced by the computer for other people or devices.
Output
Formats and presents output.
Output Device
Everything the computer does is controlled by What?
Software
Programs that make computer useful for everyday tasks.
Application software
Programs that control and manage basic operations of a computer.
System Software
Maintains disk files, runs applications and handles devices.
Operation System
Performs specific tasks to enhance computer operation or safeguard data.
Utility Program
Used to create, modify, and test software programs.
Software developed tools
Just small enough memory to store letter or number.
Byte
