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What is a BIT?
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A bit is a single digit number in base-2 (a zero or a one) and is the smallest unit of computer data.
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What is a BYTE?
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A byte is a set of 8 bits that represent a single character in the computer's memory
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What is a RAM?
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"Random Access Memory"- RAM is made up of small memory chips.
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What is a GHZ?
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Gigahertz - gigahertz is most commonly used to measure processor speed
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What is a STORAGE DEVICE ?
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- any type of hardware that stores data. HARD DRIVE, FLASH DRIVE, SD CARDS, ETC…
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What is BINARY?
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is a two-digit (Base-2) numerical system, which computers use to store data
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What is a ROM?
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"Read-Only Memory."
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What is a PROCESSOR?
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This chip is the heart of a computer, also referred to as the "microprocessor," the processor does all the computations.
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What is a HARDWARE?
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Computer hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer and related devices.
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What is a HEX?
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Hexadecimal is a base-16 number system.
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