Unit 03 - Hardware Flashcards
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL A-LEVEL COMPUTER SCIENCE 9618
1
Q
Secondary storage
A
Types of non-volatile memory that are used to permanently store data such as the operating system and user files
2
Q
Access speed
A
The speed at which data can be written to and read from a storage device
3
Q
Resistive Touch Screen
A
A flexible surface that causes contact between electrically resistive layers beneath when touched
4
Q
Capacitive touch screen
A
A rigid surface above a conductive layer that undergoes a change in electrical state when a finger touches the screen
5
Q
RAM
A
Random Access Memory. Memory in which the locations can be accessed directly in any order.
6
Q
ROM
A
Read Only Memory. Memory that can be read from, but not written to.
7
Q
Register
A
Storage location within the processor
