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14 Cards in this Set
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binary system
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number system that has 2 unique digits, 0 and 1 called bits
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bit
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smallest unit of data a computer can process
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byte
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provides enough different combination of 0s and 1s to represent 256 individual characters, 8 bits.
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ROM memory
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read only memory, refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions
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memory module
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a small circuit board for RAM chips
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memory slot
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holds memory modules
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Cache
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used to improve processing times, 2 types are memory and disk
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memory cache
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helps speed the processes of the computer because it stores frequently used instructions and data
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L1 cache
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built directly in the processor chips, has small capacity
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L2 cache
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slightly slower than L1 cache but has a much larger capacity
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Flash memory
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type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten
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CMOS
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metal-oxide semiconductor technology because it provides high speeds and consumes little power using batteries.
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Access time
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amount of time it takes the processor to read data, instructions, and information from memory.
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nanosecond
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one billionth of a second
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