a special circuit board in the system unit that contains the CPU, memory chips (RAM), and slots available for expansion cards
What is the motherboard/system board/circuit board
100
the machine language of a CPU 8 bits= a byte
What is binary language
100
(keyboard, computer) component that connects to the computer
What is a peripheral device
100
the science that deals with the design and location os machines and furniture so that the people using them aren't subjected to an uncomfortable or unsafe experience.
What is Ergonomics
200
anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system
What are hackers
200
a hardware device used to enter data and instructions into a computer. EX: keyboards, mouse, microphones, scanners
What is an input device
200
Input, used to interact with, or send data to the computer
What are the 3 different types of peripherals
200
ports on the motherboard (6)
What are
S-VIDEO
USB (can connect 127 devices to 1 USB port)
FIREWIRE (1394)
SERIAL(9 pins)
PARALLEL (25 pins)
VIDEO-ANALOG ( 15 pins) (dvi, hdmi, nic, wnic)
200
google cloud print, can access printing from mobile devices
What is cloud printing
300
the discrepancy between those who have access to the opportunities and knowledge that computers and the internet offer and those who do not
What is digital divide
300
a device that sends processed data and info out of a computer in the form of text, pictures, sounds, or video. EX: monitor, printer, speakers
What is an output device
300
temporary storage (RAM & Cache)
What is volatile storage/memory
300
most common type of monitor. also called a flat-panel monitor. light energy and efficient
What is LCD (liquid crystal display)
300
restarting the system while it's powered on
What is warm boot
400
the combination of leisure time and the tools needed to be creative
What is cognitive surplus
400
sometimes referred to as the "brains" of the computer.
What is the CPU
400
permanent storage. (ROM read only memory)
What is non-volatile storage/memory
400
newer monitors with higher technology that is more energy efficient and may have better color accuracy and thinner panels than lcd monitors
What is LED (light emitted diode)
400
powering on your computer from a completely turned off state
What is cold bold
500
the process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigated. OBJECTIVE: to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious