Computer Hardware & Software Review

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  1. 4. type of software (program) that allows you to perform specific tasks.
  2. 6. hard drive that uses integrated circuits to store data. Access to data is very fast but has a limited memory space and is more expensive
  3. 13. hard drive that uses a magnetic spinning disk to store memory. Access to data is not the fastest but it has a large memory capacity and is inexpensive
  4. 14. how many cycles or instructions per second that a CPU can execute
  5. 15. individual processor in a CPU
  6. 17. Short term memory of the computer. Allows for quicker access to most accessed files
  7. 18. a unit of storage measuring roughly one billion bytes
  8. 20. the software (program) that runs your computer's basic functions and translates our clicks and typing into computer understood binary code
Down
  1. 1. software (programs) to help the computer run faster, better, or more efficiently.
  2. 2. a unit of storage measuring roughly one million bytes
  3. 3. virtual breaking up of a core into separate processing units.
  4. 5. The "Brains of the Computer". Responsible for carrying out commands for computer
  5. 7. data stored on CPU for quick access.
  6. 8. the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
  7. 9. Billion of cycles or instructions per second
  8. 10. A circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components.
  9. 11. device that reads and writes on CD's and DVD's
  10. 12. The physical components of a computer.
  11. 16. a unit of storage measuring roughly one trillion bytes or 1000 gigabytes
  12. 19. One million cycles or instructions per second.