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| RAM-Random Access Memory | a memory chip in a computer which holds all programs and data when they are in use. Working Memory |
| Hard drive | The primary storage component of a computer which holds all software data. The speed of this is measured in Revolutions Per Minute (rpm) Capacity is measured in Gigabytes (GB) |
| server | Hardware (a computer) that enables communication by passing messages to other users using a network |
| network | Two or more computers connected to each other through Ethernet cables, phone lines, or a wireless connection. |
| LAN-Local Area Network | A network that covers a small area such as a building. (Pryor network is an Local Area Network) |
| WAN-Wide Area Network | A network that covers a reasonably large area such as an airport or city center. (OMAN-Okaloosa Metropolitan Area Network) |
| hardware | the physical parts of a computer |
| ROM-Read Only Memory | is a type of memory which cannot be written to. It stores instructions from the computer manufacturer that are needed for computer operations (non-volatile) |
| CPU | Stands for Central Processing Unit |
| OS-Operating System | the primary form of software running on a computer that organizes files and folders as well as telling the hardware how to interact with the user and the software |
| bit | A single, basic unit of info. It stands for binary digit. Used in connection with computers and computer theory |
| byte | A series of eight adjacent bits, operated on as a unit by a computer. |
| software | The programs or other instruction needs to perform specific tasks. Examples- word processors, e-mail clients, web browsers, video games, spreadsheets, accounting tools, and operating systems. |
| motherboard | The main circuit board of a computer that holds many of the crucial components of the system, while providing connectors for other peripherals. |
| input | data put into the computer |
| output | result of the processing of the computer input |
| display | this is the monitor which shows data or images on a screen |
| hard disk | another term for hard drive |
| optical storage devices | lasers read and write data on silver platters (CDs, DVDs are examples) |
| embedded computers | can be found in a range of devices such as MP3 player, digital watches, and automobiles |
| USB Flash Drive | a type of flash memory storage device |
| peripheral | a device connected to the computer such as a printer or keyboard |
| microprocessor | the brain of the computer, also called a computer on a chip |
