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37 Cards in this Set
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ALU |
Performing all mathematical calculations and making logical comparisons |
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CU |
Coordinates all other computer activity |
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Clock Speed |
How many instructions a CPU each second |
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Hyperthreading |
Starting a task before the original has finished. |
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Cache Memory |
RAM Built into the CPU to process things, that have been already, much faster |
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Memory Modules |
Where the RAM Chips are stored on the motherboard. |
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SuperFetch
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Pre-loads commonly used applications from system memory |
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RAID |
Strategies for using more than one storage system |
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Video Card |
Expansion on motherboard for turning binary into video images on the monitor |
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ExpressCard |
Adds more capabilities to the computer |
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Memory Module |
RAM appears in the system on this |
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ExpressCard |
An interface to connect peripheral devices to a computer, usually a laptop computer |
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Major parts of a CPU |
ALU, CU |
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Clock Speed |
Measured in Hz, MHz, GHz |
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CPU Processing Power |
Clock speed, number of cores, amount of cache |
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Machine Cycle |
Fetching, executing, decoding, storing |
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Hyperthreading |
Allowing two different programs to be processed simultaneously |
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Video Card |
It allows you to connect video equipment to your computer |
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Disk Cleanup |
It can be done to ensure my computer stays reliable |
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RAID 0 |
Combining storage for optimal performance |
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RAID 1 |
Storage for immediate backup |
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Screen Resolution |
Number of pixels on the screen |
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Contrast Ratio |
Difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black a monitor can produce |
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Motherboard |
Main circuit board that the central electronic components of the computer |
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Sound Card |
Expansion to the motherboard that provides a connection for the speaker and microphone |
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Video Card |
Expansion on the motherboard that provides a connection for the monitor |
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NIC |
Expansion card on the motherboard that provides a means for Network & Internet Connection. |
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Volatile Storage |
Contents of this type of memory are erased when you turn off the computer |
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Examples of Non-Volatile Storage |
ROM, HDD, Flash Drive, Flash Memory Card |
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Hertz |
A measurement of machine cycles per second that is also used to measure processor speed |
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Multi-Core |
Allowing CPU to process two or more separate programs at the same time instead of switching back and forth between them |
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SSD |
Types of hard drive that has no moving part, they are just generally more efficient. |
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Optical Storage |
Storage data are saved as tiny pits that are burned into the disc by high speed laser |
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Examples of Optical Storage |
CB, DVD, BD |
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Port |
Place through which a peripheral device attaches to the computer so that data can be exchanged between them |
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Universal Serial Bus |
Port type most commonly used to connect input and output devices to the computer |
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Ergonomics |
The science that deals with design and location of machines |
