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| The area in the computer that holds data while it is being processed | Memory |
| Volatile | Means temporary - doesn't save |
| RAM | Temporary Memory |
| ROM | Permanent Memory - holds program instructions |
| Non-Volatile | Does not lose its memory when the computer turns off |
| Binary Code | Represents text, computer processor instructions, or any other data using a two-symbol system. |
| Bit | smallest amount of information |
| Byte | = to 8 Bits |
| Each letter or number | Is one byte or 8 bits |
| Megabyte | Approximately one million bytes |
| Gigabyte | Approximately one billion bytes |
| Terabyte | Approximately ONE TRILLION |
| Which is larger: Gigabyte or Megabyte | Gigabyte |
| Storage | Place in computer where data is held when it is NOT being processed |
| Hard drive is a type of | Magnetic storage |
| CD/DVD/Blu-Ray are types of | Optical Storage |
| USB is a type of | Solid State Storage |
| CD-RW | Can read and write to disc |
| CD-ROM | Can only read, not write to disc |
| For large storage for businesses | Magnetic tape |
| SaaS | Software as a Service |
| Cloud Storage | Storage on servers somewhere |
