MEMORY
What can you add to your computer to increase the speed?
RAM
What is the hard magnetic storage device called?
The hard drive
What are the two types of software?
Applications and operating systems
A monitor and printer are examples of this
Output devices
What is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process?
A bit
What do gigabytes and megabyes measure?
Memory size
Which type of storage is a flash drive?
Solid state storage
The parts of the computer you can see and touch are called what?
Hardware
What does a CPU stand for?
Central processing unit
How many bits are in a byte?
8
This type of memory temporarily holds programs and data while the computer is turned on
RAM
Which type of storage is a DVD considered?
Optical storage
What are the three main functions of an operating system?
Control hardware, run software, manage all information.
This allows users to enter data into the computer
Input device
This code translates letters and numbers into signals that a computer reads as ones and zeroes
Where is ROM installed?
On a motherboard.
What type of storage is OneDrive?
Cloud storage
What is a downside of using TikTok?
Answers will vary. Be sure to make your teacher happy.
This transfers data into information for the computer user
CPU
1024 kilobytes equals what?
One megabyte
What is your earliest memory of using technology?
Answers will vary.
Where is the best place to store your phone at night so that it doesn't disrupt your sleep?
Answers will vary.
What are three different purposes for apps? (i.e. entertainment . . . )
Answers will vary
How do you measure computing speed in a computer?
Hertz
What code is used to code letters and numbers?
ASCII code