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19 Cards in this Set
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Processor/Integrated Circuit/CPU
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The main processing chip within a computer or a chip that contains the ALU, control unit, and registers.
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ALU Arithimatic Logic Unit
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The part of a CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations on the numbers stored in its registers
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Control Unit
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The part of the microprocessor that direscts and coordinates processing
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Digital Device
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A program that converst High-level instructions in a computer program into machine language instructions, one instruction at a time.
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Personal Computer
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A microcomputer designed for use by an individual user for applications such as web browsing and word processing.
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Mainframe
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A large, fast, and expensive computer generally used by businesses or government agencies to provide centralized storage, processing and management for large amounts of data
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Super Computer
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The fastest and most expensive type of computer, capable of processing trillions of instructions per second
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RAM
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Computer memory circuitry that holds data, program instructions, and the operating system while the computer is on
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ROM
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Refers to one or more integrated circuits that contain permanent instructions that the computer uses during the boot process
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Multi-threading
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A technology that allows multiple parts or threads from a program to run simultaneously
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Multi-tasking
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The ability of a computer or OS to support dual core processors or multiple processors
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Pipelining
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A technology that allows a processor to begin executing an instruction before completing the previous one
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Serial Processing
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Processing of data one instruction at a time, completing one before beginning another
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Magnetic Storage
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A technology for recording data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxide-based surface coating
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Optical Storage
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A technology that records data as light and dark spots on a CD, DVD, or other optical media
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Solid State Storage
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Data storage device that utilizes erasable, rewritable circuitry
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Application Software
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Computer programs that help you perform a specific task such as word processing. Also called application programs, apps, or programs
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Trojan Horse
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A program that appears to perform one function, while actually doing something else, such as inserting a virus into a computer system or stealing a password
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Keylogger
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A program that records a persons keystrokes, saves them, then sends them to a system admin, or a remote hacker
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