computer science
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- 2. New Technology File System
- 3. a small, self-contained computing device built around a microprocessor
- 4. a type of non-volatile memory that stores permanent, fixed instructions for hardware and the operating system's startup process.
- 5. Part of the CPU that directs its operation by managing the execution of instructions.
- 7. A user interface that allows users to interact with a system through text commands.
- 8. a standard interface used to connect mass storage devices like hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) to the motherboard.
- 11. a type of malicious software (malware) that attaches itself to legitimate files or programs and replicates itself by inserting its code into other programs, thereby infecting them.
- 13. A digital circuit within the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations.
- 16. Used in communication to indicate the extent or scope of something.
- 17. is a mid-sized computer that falls between larger mainframe computers and smaller microcomputers.
- 19. a video connection standard used to transmit high-quality digital video signals from a computer to a display device
- 21. a computer storage device that uses flash memory
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- 1. (Abbreviations) saving space and improving communication efficiency in the technology field.
- 3. the Microsoft Management Console
- 4. storage technology that combines multiple physical drives into a single logical unit to improve data
- 6. universal interface for connecting various devices to a computer, allowing for data transfer, power delivery, and connection to peripherals like keyboards, mice, printers, and external drives.
- 7. The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer.
- 9. An interface standard for connecting storage devices like hard drives to a computer.
- 10. is a specialized electronic circuit designed for rapidly processing and rendering images, videos, and other visual data.
- 11. is an analog video display standard and a common type of video connector that uses a 15-pin, DE-15 connector to send video signals from the computer to a display, such as a monitor or TV.
- 12. a computer's short-term, temporary memory where the Central Processing Unit (CPU) stores data it needs to access quickly for active programs and tasks
- 14. a flat-panel display technology that uses liquid crystals to control the passage of light from a backlight to create images.
- 15. Firmware that initializes hardware during the booting process and provides runtime services for operating systems.
- 18. is a hardware component that enables a computer to connect to a network, allowing it to send and receive data over either wired (like Ethernet) or wireless (Wi-Fi) connections.
- 20. a non-volatile, electro-mechanical data storage device in computers that uses magnetic storage and spinning platters to store digital data, such as operating systems, applications, and personal files