What is the smallest unit of data that a computer can recognize?
Bit
Has 10 digits, commonly used
Decimal numbering system
Cools the CPU
Fan
Devices accept ____ from the user into a computer
Input
these devices send _____ from the computer to the user
Output
How many bits are in a byte?
8
Represented by 0’s and 1’s
Binary numbering system
Computer main circuit board
Motherboard
Input device used to enter characters at a location marked by the cursor
Keyboard
uses charged liquid crystals in between sheets of glass
LCDs
KB stands for
Kilobyte
Used in personal computers
ASCII
Performs the calculations and does the comparisons needed for processing
CPU
has an animal name
Mouse
Display output from a computer to a wall or screen
Data projectors
How many bits are in a terabyte?
1 trillion
Can represent any modern or ancient language
Converts power
Power Supply
Display devices that are touched with the finger to make demands
Touch screens
Produces hard copies
Printers
Off and On
A binary based programming language that a computer can execute directly
Stores data and programs
Hard drive
A pen like device used to draw on the screen
Stylus
includes voice, music, and other audio sounds
audio Output (speakers, headphones, etc)