Vocab 1
What is a combination of hardware and software components that work together to input, process, store, and output information?
computer system
What is a physical components of a computer called?
hardware
What sends information to the computer?
input devices
What displays information from the computer?
output devices
What handles all the calculations and instructions that allow a computer to function?
processing components
What holds data both temporarily for quick access and permanently to save files, applications, and the operating system?
storage
What breaks a larger problem into smaller, more manageable parts?
decomposition
a form of problem solving that involves using a logical and systematic search for the source of a problem?
troubleshooting
a custom-assembled computer made from individually selected parts, designed specifically for gaming, work, or other tasks
PC build
Information that is collected, stored, and used to understand and solve problems?
data
What is a device that detects and measures physical properties from its surroundings and converts them into data that can be processed or analyzed?
sensor
Combining data to show a summary, like totals or averages?
Aggregate
Organizing data in a specific order, like A to Z or biggest to smallest?
Sort
a tool or process used to select specific data points from a larger set based on certain criteria or conditions
filter
a processor made for one specific task?
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)
a general-purpose processor found in most computers?
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
a processor you can customize for specific tasks?
Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
a processor that processes many calculations in parallel?
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
a network of smart devices that connect and share data over the Internet?
Internet of Things (IoT)
A process where real people try a product, give feedback, and help improve it before it’s released?
User Testing