| A | B |
| An example of an Input... | typing on a keyboard |
| Arithmetic Logic Unit | carries out mathematical and logical operations |
| An example of an Output.. | music playing from speakers |
| Clock Speed | how many instructions a computer executes per second |
| 2 main components of CPU | ALU & Control Unit |
| Driver | a program that must be installed in order for a peripheral to work with a computer |
| IOT | Internet of Things |
| Plug and Play | when a device doesn't require a driver |
| motherboard | a circuit board that is he foundation of a computer |
| data mining | when companies collect and process data to create new information |
| Hexadecimal | the number system with the most unique characters |
| one hertz equals... | one fetch decode execute cycle |
| an example of cloud based storage | Google Drive |
| proprietary software | software that is copyrighted and has limitations on use |
| hypervisor | allows a computer to run multiple operating systems |
| file extension | indicates the format and type of file |
| \ (backslash) | used to separate folders in a path |
| folders | have similar properties |
| Google Chrome | web browser used by 60% of people |
| platform | the environment in which software is run |
| open source software | allows users to change and redistribute |
| application software | used to accomplish specific tasks like word processing or sending emails |
| Wired networks | faster than wireless networks |
| a client-server network has a... | central server |
| IP address | used to locate a device on the internet |
| protocol | a set of rules |
| top layer of the protocol stack | application layer |
| switch | a device that forwards packets to the correct device in a network |
| military and academic communication | the original purpose of the internet |
| wireless networks are connected by.. | radio waves or satellite signals |
| topology | the physical layout of a network |
| adaptive maintenance | to make software compatible with a new environment |
| bookmarks | a place to save frequently visited websites |
| modem | converts signals to and from wires so data can be sent and received |
| fiber optic cable | an example of a type of internet connection |
| Linux | the operating system used by most devices on the Internet of Things |