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- 4. Tapping the icon on your smartphone screen gave the computer an instruction to pull up the YouTube video. The computer figures out what to do with that instruction by *BLANK
- 5. The main software that runs the computer
- 7. The CPU needs the *BLANK that is RAM to open up a program
- 8. Processing happens when a computer's *BLANK figures out what to do with the input.
- 11. is a special form of memory that has data written to it during the manufacturing process and thus is not amenable to alteration.
- 12. *BLANK keep data on special magnetic disks inside a protective housing to store data.
- 14. Size and shape of a component, determining its compatibility. Mostly associated with PC motherboard, case, and power supply designs.
- 17. *BLANK is an essential part of computer operations; without it, the computer won't even start
- 18. Smart speakers, smart light bulbs, smart security cameras, and smart watches are all *blank devices
- 19. The brain of a device. Principal microprocessor in a PC or mobile device responsible for running firmware, operating system, and applications software.
- 21. A portable storage solution that plugs into a USB port.
- 23. Persistent mass-storage device implemented using flash memory.
- 26. Latest generation of optical drive technology, with disc capacity of 25 GB per layer. Transfer rates are measured in multiples of 36 MB/s.
- 27. A long-term storage box meant to keep data safe forever
- 29. are widely used for portable storage in cameras, smartphones, and other mobile devices.
- 31. The communication between an information processing system, such as a computer or computing device, and the outside world. The data or commands could come from a human, or from another computing device.
- 32. A device connected to a computer to provide communication, such as input and output, or supplementary functions, such as additional storage.
- 35. Type of microprocessor used on dedicated video adapter cards or within a CPU with integrated graphics capability. They can also perform cryptographic operations efficiently, and are often used for password cracking.
- 36. Optical storage technology supporting up to 700 MB per disc with recordable and re-writable media also available.
- 37. similar to a ROM chip in that it retains information even when power is removed, but it adds flexibility in that it can be reprogrammed with new contents quickly. is used in USB thumb drives and memory cards for removable storage and in Solid State Drives (SSDs), designed to replicate the function of hard drives.
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- 1. Using software and smartphone cameras or headsets to interact with real-world objects and images or change the way they appear in some way.
- 2. The sequence of actions that a device goes through to process instructions and perform tasks. The four main steps of the computing cycle are input, process, storage, and output.
- 3. "garbage in, garbage out" This means that a computer, or a computer program, can only work with what humans give it. If the programmer gives the computer the right instructions, the computer will return the right results
- 6. A kind of memory that is not stable. Everything on this type of memory is wiped once the computer is powered down.
- 9. This storage device is much faster than your standard hard drives.
- 10. Optical storage technology supporting up to 700 MB per disc with recordable and re-writable media also available.
- 11. Volatile storage devices that hold computer data and program instructions while the computer is turned on.
- 13. A computer-generated, simulated environment experienced via a headset connected to a PC or powered by a smartphone.
- 15. Mass storage device that supports CD, DVD, and/or Blu-ray media. Burner-type drives also support recording and rewriting.
- 16. Device with a persistent storage mechanism, such as hard drives, solid state drives, and optical drives.
- 20. Software that facilitates the control and configuration of the computer device via device drivers, services, and one or more user interfaces.
- 22. Smartwatches and fitness trackers are *BLANK
- 24. The use of computers and related devices to manage data.
- 25. Devices that can report state and configuration data and be remotely managed over IP networks.
- 28. Optical storage technology supporting up to 4.7 GB per layer per disc with recordable and re-writable media also available.
- 30. provides shared resources on the network and allows clients to access this information.
- 33. *BLANK computers have some great benefits. They use the same systems as regular laptops, have stronger processors than a tablet, and always feature a touchscreen.
- 34. eReaders are made for people who love reading but don't want to carry around real books or magazines. They have a unique type of screen called *BLANK that you can see clearly in any light, and it doesn't use up much battery