2.3 key terms

2. The smallest unit of measurement used to quantify computer data.
5. The physical or logical unit which can independently process all computational functions.
8. Bus: Part of the system bus that transfers computer data bi-directionally from the CPU.
9. Measuring at roughly 9.6” x 9.6” long, the microATX was designed to reduce the overall system cost.
10. A component that can store an electrical charge.
11. The amount of space occupied by an object.

1. Form factor used in mobile devices.
3. Roughly half the size of SO-DIMM, primarily used in notebook computers.
4. The register stores information acquired from the arithmetic logic unit.
6. Sink: An aluminum or copper plate that covers the CPU and allows for proper heat dissipation.
7. A short-distance wireless technology used to interconnect a multitude of different devices.