Computer Fundamentals
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- 3. The smallest unit of data in computing, a 1 or 0.
- 5. The end of a filename that indicates its format.
- 7. Devoted to processing data for rendering images and video.
- 9. A small electronic component used to switch signals (1 or 0) in a computer.
- 11. A device that absorbs and dissipates heat from electronic components.
- 14. A storage device with no moving parts.
- 16. A device that manages data between computer networks.
- 17. The "beat" of a CPU that determines how fast it processes instructions.
- 20. The language computers use, consisting of 1s and 0s.
- 21. Volatile memory used by a computer to store data temporarily.
- 22. A unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second.
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- 1. A 3 Gigahertz CPU has 3 _____ clock cycles per second.
- 2. A wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances.
- 4. Data or commands entered into a computer.
- 5. A type of memory that retains data even without power.
- 6. A group of 8 bits, used to store a single character.
- 8. Our computer lab is an example of this type of network.
- 10. A computer that provides data to other computers in a network.
- 12. A measurement meaning one-billionth, often used in technology.
- 13. The main circuit board of a computer that holds essential components.
- 15. The material used in transistors that allows them to switch between on and off states.
- 18. A component that stores and releases electrical energy.
- 19. A format for storing high quality audio on PCs.