AMSO Block 3 Unit 1

A disk drive that uses electromagnetic (EM) waves as part of its data reading and writing process

The most basic part of any computer. Simply the enclosure that houses all the components

Electronic or mechanical device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory

Is the preferred memory of computer systems because of its speeds; has no moving parts; can be Volatile and Non-Volatile

The heart and brain of a computer; performs the basic operations of the system, exchange data with the system’s memory

Is a secondary memory storage device that uses magnetism to store data

A component that supplies DC. It converts AC into DC to supply power to run electronic components of a computer system

Is the term that refers to the quality of a video display device

Are the backbone component of input and output; speed depends substantially on the type of them and it’s width. BUSES

Is a chip or circuit that provides the timing signal which synchronize all operations of the motherboard

The data’s unit used in today’s computing; is composed of 8 bits

What’s the goal of any computer system

When data flows as several bits traveling together or a simultaneously traveling group

The closest available memory for the CPU. It stores important data so future requests for it are rapidly available.

Transfers or Carries the actual data back and forth from COU to Primary Memory, Peripheral Devices and Secondary Memory

Is the loader in processing capacity and helps scientists by processing research, climate studies, weather, etc.

Is Non-Volatile memory that serves as permanent storage for a computer system

Computer that provides services and information to other hosts (devices connected to a network) on a Network

Non-Volatile memory that can be electronically erased and reprogrammed

A portable device that plugs into a specific port and stores data using ROM technology

The user makes requests to the system by typing commands at a prompt; The prompt is the user’s cue to type a command

The Information Processing Cycle is comprised by: (correct order)

When data flows one bit at a time, sequentially, over a bus

Is a Volatile Primary Memory that serves as temporary electrical storage space for instructions and data

It gives the user a list of commands from which to choose

Are the essential circuits known as chips or microchips

Directs the operations of the CPU. Responsible for interpreting instructions determining sequences of data processing

Specifies a physical address for data.

A Non-Volatile memory the CPU can read but not change easily.

It’s the main circuit board for logical data processing; it contains integrated circuits, connected through busses

It serves as a basic representation of HOW computers manipulate different types of data, process and get output result

The most utilized type of secondary memory for computer systems; Can be mechanic or solid states devices

A programmable integrated circuit that contains all or most of the functions of a Centra Processing Unit. MICROPROCESSOR

Used to store temporary results and control data.

Carries commands to and from the CPU to all devices connected to the motherboard

How many bytes represents one kilobyte