ICS3U/C REVIEW

1. The central part of a computer system that performs operations on data.
7. Computer memory in which programs and data are stored while processing. It is volatile.
9. An older form of input/output unit that reads data from and stored data on a diskette.
11. A type of printer that utilizes a laser beam to produce an image on a drum.
13. TYPE OF COMPUTER THAT USES ONE MAIN COMPUTER HOOKED TO MANY TERMINALS.
17. Data leaving a computer to any of several devices.
18. A measure of computer memory or disk space that’s equal to 1024 megabytes.
19. This memory contains the initial start-up instructions.
21. A written description of the function performed by a computer program at each state: programmer ______.
22. A type of computer program that is written solely to invade computers and modify the data on them.
23. The part of the CPU which carries out the computational operations of the computer.
25. ADJUSTING HOW MANY OF THESE ARE IN A GRAPHIC WILL IMPROVE THE RESOLUTION, BUT MAKE YOUR FILE BIGGER.
26. Eight bits.
27. Fast memory used to improve the performance of a CPU.

2. The smallest dot that the computer and monitor can display.
3. A series of logical steps leading to the solution of a problem.
4. A type of printer that works by spraying ionized ink drops at a sheet of paper.
5. A term for the measurement of how fast a computer chip (the CPU) carries out its tasks.
6. The number system computers count with based on switches being either turned on (1) or off (0).
8. Another name for a CRT or an LCD output device.
10. To prepare a storage medium, usually a hard drive or USB, for reading and writing.
12. The part of the CPU that controls the execution of programs.
14. VIDEO CARDS ARE PLUGGED INTO EITHER PCIe OR THESE SLOTS ON A MOTHERBOARD.
15. HOW MANY DOTS MAKE UP A PIXEL.
16. 64-BIT, 128-BIT, DATA, AND ADDRESS - REFER TO THESE PARTS OF THE COMPUTER.
20. A measure of computer memory or disk space that is equal to 1024 kilobytes.
24. Information which is input to, processed by, or output from a computer.
28. A condition of complete computer failure.