Unit 3: Vocab

Question 1

Permanent data storage devices that retain information even when the computer is powered off (e.g., hard drives, SSDs)

Accepted Answer

Storage

Question 2

A number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent all data in computing.

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Binary

Question 3

A type of non-volatile memory that contains data that cannot be modified or is difficult to change.

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ROM (Read-Only Memory)

Question 4

A unit of frequency that measures cycles per second, often used to describe processor speeds.

Accepted Answer

Hertz (Hz)

Question 5

A type of volatile memory used to store data that is actively being accessed or processed by the CPU

Accepted Answer

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Question 6

Hardware that receives data from a computer and presents it to the user (e.g., monitor, printer, speakers)

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Output Devices

Question 7

The smallest unit of data in a computer, represented as either a 0 or a 1.

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Bit

Question 8

A unit of digital information equal to 1,024 gigabytes, often used to describe large storage capacities.

Accepted Answer

Terabyte (TB)

Question 9

A unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, often used to represent a character in text.

Accepted Answer

Byte

Question 10

Hardware used to provide data and control signals to a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, scanner).

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Input Devices

Question 11

Programs designed to perform specific tasks for users, such as word processing, web browsing, or gaming.

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Software Applications

Question 12

Software that manages computer hardware and software resources, providing services for computer programs.

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Operating System

Question 13

Temporary storage used by a computer to hold data that is actively being used or processed (e.g., RAM).

Accepted Answer

Memory

Question 14

A unit of digital information equal to 1,024 megabytes, commonly used to measure storage capacity

Accepted Answer

Gigabyte (GB)

Question 15

The central processing unit (CPU) that executes instructions and performs calculations in a computer.

Accepted Answer

Processor

Questions 15