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Understanding Essential Computer Concepts
Unit A
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Computer Science
8th Grade
08/30/2009

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Term
byte
Definition
A series of eight bits
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kilobyte
Definition
1,024 bytes
Term

RAM

Random Access Memory

Definition
This type of memory is temporary
Term

ROM

Read-Only Memory

Definition
This memory is permanent
Term
Software
Definition
The intangible components of a computer system, particularly the programs or instructions that the computer needs to perform a specific task
Term
Output
Definition

The result of the computer processing input

 

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[image]
Definition
The most popular used pointing device
Term
[image]
Definition
A bulky type of monitor
Term

CRT monitor

Flat panel monitor

Definition
Two types of monitors
Term
[image]
Definition
The most expensive type of monitor
Term
Output Device
Definition
What type of device is a monitor?
Term
Input Device
Definition
What type of device is a mouse?
Term
Output Device
Definition
What type of device is a printer?
Term
Input Device
Definition
What type of device is a keyboard?
Term
Output Device
Definition
What type of device is a speaker?
Term
Input Device
Definition
What type of device is a scanner?
Term

Input Device

Definition
What type of device is a microphone?
Term
Motherboard
Definition
The main circuit board of the computer
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Microprocessor
Definition
A chip that is responsible for executing instructions to process data
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Input
Definition
The data or instructions you type into the computer
Term
Hardware
Definition
The physical components of a computer system
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Data
Definition
The words, numbers, figures, sounds, and graphics that describe people, events, things, and ideas
Term
Computer system
Definition
A computer, its peripheral devices, and software
Term
Computer
Definition
An electronic device that accepts input, processes data, displays output, and stores data for retrieval later
Term
Gigabytes
Definition
1,073,741,824 bytes
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Hard disk

Floppy disk

Tape

Definition
Name three types of magnetic storage devices
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CD

DVD

Definition
Name two types of optical storage devices
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