Computer Basics
Two possible values of a bit
0 and 1
the raw information, or data, that is entered into a computer
Input
This instructs a computer to perform an action
A command
ROM stands for what
Input, processing, output, and storage
The second basic action of the computer cycle
Processing
The result of a the computers processing
RAM stands for what
Random access memory
A machine that changes information from one form to another by performing four basic functions
A computer
A computers instructions are written in
Binary code
A network of electric components
A circuit
This memory stores its contents permanently, even when the computer is off
ROM
Bits that are combined into groups of 8 or more are called what
a Byte
GUI stands for what
Graphical user interface
A computers physical parts is called what
hardware
Data stored here is lost when the computer is turned off
RAM
What are the types of computers
Analog and Digital
This indicates which application was used to create a file and the file's format
File extension
Another name for a program that tells a computer what to do and how to do it
Software
Secondary storage refers to a device that can store data ________
Permanently