Computer Acronyms

2. Universal Series Bus- allows data exchange (can store data but not much)
5. Character-Based User Interface- Allows users to interact with the computer using characters
6. Hard Disk Drive- Stores and retrieves data even without a power source
9. Central Processing Unit - the brain of the computer that contains circuits that process input, output, and stored data.
10. Video Graphics Array - a display for videos
11. Read Only Memory - stores data that cannot be modified after its installation
12. Random Access Memory - stores data that can be read and changed in any order
14. Arithmetic Logic Unit - a circuit used to do arithmetic and logic operations
15. Network that connects a computer to the local area network(LAN)

1. Graphic Processing Unit -Handles graphic operations on your device
3. Solid State Drive- another method of storing data, are more resistant than HDDs and have higher input/output rates
4. Micro means the smallest size of something. Microcomputers are the smallest form of computer.
5. Part of the CPU - the control unit carries out the operations of the computer but not the data processing
6. High Definition Multimedia Interface - Transmits high-quality video and audio. Replaces DVI
7. Digital Visual Interface - connects video source to displays
8. Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - connects things better than ATA
13. Mini means small but not the smallest. Have higher processing power than microcomputers.
14. Advanced Technology Attachment - Connects storage devices within a computer