| A | B |
|---|
| Data | Raw input - not processed |
| Information | Processed data |
| RAM | Memory - Holds data as it is processed |
| ROM | Memory - holds program instructions |
| Volatile Memory | Random Access Memory |
| Non-Volatile Memory | Read Only Memory |
| CPU | Processes or Manipulates Data |
| How we measure Processing Speed | Hertz (Megahertz, Gigahertz, etc) |
| How we measure Storage capacity | Bytes (Megabytes, Gigabytes, etc) |
| Multi-core processor | More than one chip (core) in the CPU |
| Circuits | The paths that data follows |
| Pentium | Faster/more expensive processor |
| Celeron | Slower/cheaper processor |
| Other names for CPU | Processor or Core |
| More cores give you this | Faster processing |
| Biggest factor in computer buying | What OS to use |
| 2 factor that determine speed of computer | RAM and CPU |
| Owns 98% of OS market | Windows |
| Bundled Software | Comes pre-installed on computer |
| Preventing data loss | Back up often, Password-protect, Prevent remote access |
