Computer Terminology

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  1. 2. 1024 bytes
  2. 4. A powerful, single-user computer
  3. 6. Method the computer uses to show the results of the processing operation in a way people can understand the information
  4. 7. Occurs when a value is too big to be represented
  5. 9. A machine that performs the four basic operations of the information-processing cycle
  6. 11. Occurs when a value cannot be represented accurately
  7. 13. A “name” that uniquely identifies one cell in the computer’s main memory
  8. 15. Temporary workplace where the computer transfers the contents of a file while it is being used
  9. 18. Temporarily store the most frequently used instructions and data
  10. 20. Uses patterns of 8-bits to represent most symbols used in written English used by mainframe computers.
  11. 21. 1,237,940,039,285,380,274,899,124,224 bytes
  12. 22. A peripheral device that produces a physical copy or hard copy of the computer’s output
  13. 23. Gets the next program instruction from the computer’s memory
  14. 24. A unit of data stored in mass storage system
  15. 27. 1,073,741,824 bytes
  16. 28. A type of monitor that use picture tube technology, takes up desk space and use more energy the LCD monitors
  17. 29. A device that computes a Boolean operation
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  1. 1. A multi-user computer capable of supporting from 10 to hundreds of users simultaneously and can handle the computing for small corporations
  2. 3. Two or more computer systems that are connected
  3. 5. Metal disks that are used in hard drive to store data; data can be written to both sides
  4. 8. Method to save the data or output so that it can be used again later
  5. 10. Moving data within the computer or between computers
  6. 12. A unit of main memory (typically 8 bits which is one byte)
  7. 14. Performs the requested action
  8. 16. Uses patterns of 7-bits to represent most symbols used in written English text plus one parity bit for a total of 8 bits used by minicomputers and personal computers.
  9. 17. 2^70
  10. 19. Make programs available for network users and are not designed for individual users
  11. 21. A memory area used for the temporary storage of data (usually as a step in transferring the data)
  12. 25. Method for entering data into the computer's memory
  13. 26. Unorganized raw materials made up of words, numbers, images, or sounds