computer hardware revision

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revision for computer studies
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What does RAM stand for? Random access memory
what does ROM stand for? Read only memory
Certain memory loses data when power is cut off. What is the tem used to describe this type of memory ? Volatile
What does BIOS stand for? Basic input and output systems
what type of storage comes between a megabyte and a terabyte? Gigabyte
Which type of RAM is cheapest? dynamic
which type of RAM is fastest? static
What does SSD stand for? Solid state drive
A HDD is an example of what type of storage? Magnetic
What does capacity refer to? The amount of Data that can be stored
What does the term 'read speed' refer to? The speed at which data can be transferred FROM the storage device
What does the term 'write speed' refer to? The speed at Which data can be transferred TO the storage devive
What does CPU stand for? Central Processing unit
What is the purpose of the CPU? The purpose of the CPU s to process data by fetching and executing data from the RAM
What does the fetch and execute cycle look like?
What is the clock speed? The rate at which instructions are carried out.
What is clock speed measured in? Hz
How many instructions are carried out in 13Hz per second? 13Billion
List some input devices Keyboard mouse microphone touchscreen
list some output devices Printer, screen, headphones, speakers, charger
lists some storage devices HHD CD DVD Flash drive sd card cloud SSD bluray
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