Computer Science Basics

Computer Science Basics

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Computers

12th Grade

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Alexander Weldon

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1.

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Computer

Back

A programmable device that stores, retrieves, and processes data; an electronic machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations based on instructions provided by a software program.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Central Processing Unit

Back

Part of the computer that processes data and allows the computer to 'think.' Sometimes referred to as a 'computer chip'.

3.

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Front

Memory

Back

How a computer stores data.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Random Access Memory

Back

Short-term memory that computers use to cache temporary data that they can access quickly; data that gets constantly deleted or over-written.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Storage

Back

Long-term memory that computers use to store data files or other more permanent pieces of information that a user would expect to be able to access consistently.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Input

Back

Any part of a computer that can take information from the outside world and input it into the computer (i.e. keyboard, mouse, camera).

7.

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Front

Output

Back

Parts of a computer that can output information to the outside world (i.e. display screen, printer, speakers).

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