Hardware
This is wiped every time the computer is turned off
Random Access Memory (RAM)
This is permanent, "read only" software
Firmware
The purpose of this is to optimize the use of the computer's internal memory
Memory Management
T/F The OS determines the order in which tasks are completed
True
He is known as the father of the computer
John V. Atanasoff
This is the backbone of the computer
Motherboard
T/F Sleep mode permanently saves files before going into a low power state
False
This program provides only the reports about other applications running and the resources they require
Performance Monitor
Mac OS is a _____ based OS
Unix
This is preloaded software that could decrease processing speed and void a computer warranty
Bloatware
This type of drive has more moving parts, more storage, and is more likely to break
Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
This is a switch or "gateway" used to amplify or switch electrical output
Transistor
He created the i4004
Ted Hoff
T/F Many of the first OS were device independent and proprietary
False
This is considered the earliest computer
Abacus
These are the two types of Internal Hard Drives
SSD and HDD
LIST of documents waiting to be processed
Queue
This company created Unix
AT&T
This is a small program that tells the OS how to communicate with a specific device
Device Driver
This was the first item sold on ebay
Laser pointer
This is the brain of the computer and controls other elements of the computer
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
SEGMENT of memory where files are placed that are waiting to be processed
Buffer
This is the application that can be seen and actively running
Foreground
This is the bridge between the hardware and the software
Kernel
These are the most dominant tech companies in the United States and often referred to as "The Big Four"
Google (Alphabet), Apple, Facebook (Meta), Amazon