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What is RAM?
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(Random Access Memory)
RAM is temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is turned on. |
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What is CPU
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(Central Processing Unit)/ processor
Located inside the computer body in the form of computer chips and has three sectors: control unit, arithmetic logic unit (ALU), and memory unit. |
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What are some examples of input devices?
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Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Microphone, Digital Camera, etc.
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What is the most common output device?
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Monitor or screen or display.
other examples of output devices- speakers, printer, projector, etc, |
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What is a pixel?
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Pixel- is a single colored square on the screen.
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What is an Internal Storage?
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Is offered within the computer by way of the computer hard disk drive or hard drive.
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What is an External Storage?
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Can be connected to the computer through cables. These allow to transfer data from one location to another.
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What are Hardware Adaptions?
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Devices that allow alternative access to the functions of the computer.
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What is Resolution?
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The clarity of the image that is seen on the computer screen. The resolution is measured in pixels.
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What is ASCII?
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(American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
Code made up of a series of zeros and ones. |
