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Computer Hardware
Cards in this deck (21)
- 1What is meant by duel core?The computer has two CPU's
- 2What is Cache Memory?Cache memory is the short term memory of the computer.
- 3What does RAM stand for?Random Access Memory
- 4Name two types of Optical Media.CD(Compact Disk)
DVD(Digital Versatile Disc) - 5What is meant by Volatile Memory?When power is cut the data stored on that storage device is lost?
- 6Give an example of Cloud Storage.Google Drive
Drop Box - 7What does CPU stand for?Central Processing Unit
- 8Draw the Four Box Mode.
- 9Draw the fetch execute cycle.
- 10What is the speed of a CPU measured in?GHz
- 11How many tasks can a CPU do a second if it has a clock speed of 2GHz?2 billion
- 12What does ROM stand for?Read only memory
- 13What do input devices do?Input devices input data into a computer system.
- 14What are a mouse and keyboard an example of?Input Devices
- 15What does HDD stand for?Hard Disk Drive
- 16What is the smallest amount of storage?Bit
- 17Name a type of volatile memory.RAM(Random Access Memory)
- 18What type of storage is a HDD?Magnetic
- 19What are the advantages of SSD?Light and Robust
- 20What does BIOS stand for?Basic Input Output System
- 21Loading a program into a computer by means of a few initial instructions is the function of?Bootstrap
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