Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data neede by those instructions, and the results of processded data.
What is memory
100
Joins a cable to a port.
What is connector
100
Number of bits the processor can interpret and ececute at a given time.
What is word size
100
What do eight bits make?
What is a byte
200
Performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations.
What is arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
200
Main memory, consists of memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices
What is RAM or random access memory
200
A type of interface that connects a device to the system unit by transmitting data one bit at a time.
What is serial port
200
Allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other.
What is a bus
200
A number system that has just two unique digits, 0 and 1, called bits.
What is the binary system
300
Controls the timing of all computer operations.
What is system clock
300
Hold memory modules
What is memory slots
300
Can connect up to 127 different peripherals together with a single connector.
What is USB port (univeral serial bus)
300
An opening inside the system unit in whihc you can install additional equipment.
What is a bay
300
Equals approximately 1 trillion bytes
What is a terabyte
400
A small ceramic or metal component with fins on it surface that absorbs and diperses heat produced by electrical components such as a processor.
What is a heat sink
400
Nonvolatile memory
What is ROM or read-only memory
400
The point at which a peripheral attaches to or communicates with a system unit so that the peripheral can send data to or receive information from the computer.
What is a port
400
Component of the system unit that converts the wall outlet AC power into DC power.
What is power supply
400
Amount of time it takes the processor to read data, instructions, and information from memory.
What is access time
500
Method that uses multiple processors simultaneously to execute to a single program or task.
What is parallel processing
500
Uses battery to retain information even when the power to the computer is off.
What is CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
500
Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission.
What is a FireWire port
500
Some external peripherals such as a cable modem or speakers have this type of power supply.
What is AC adapter
500
A device that conects to the system unit and is controlled by the porcessor in the computer.