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Term | Definition |
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Processor | executes instructions comprising a computer program |
Operating system | the software that supports a computer's basic functions |
memory | Memory refers to the location of short-term data |
storage | enables a computer to retain data, either temporarily or permanently |
Ethernet ports | ethernet/cat5 (samething) connects computer to router or modem |
motherboard | the foundation and circuit board of the computer; it connects all other components in the computer |
Random access memory | (RAM) temporary short term memory of the computer |
monitor | an output device that displays information in pictorial or text form |
mouse | :input-user inputs information into the computer by allowing clicking, dragging, and selecting |
keyboard | :input device- user inputs information into the computer by allowing information to be typed into the computer |
hard drive | Hard drive: Stores all of your files and data/long term memory |
input/output devices | input (mouse, keyboard, scanner, webcam) output(Monitor, printer, audio speakers, projector) |
software applications | the programs and other operating information used by computers (instructions) |
Wi-Fi | allows devices to connect to the internet |
IP address | a address that identifies a device on the internet |
hex | a base 16 system used to simplify how binary is represented |
Binary language | the primary language of computing systems |