Vocab 5 Flash Cards

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internet

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The global collection of computer networks and their connections, all using shared protocols to communicate.

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internet protocol (IP) address

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A unique numeric value assigned to a computer or other device connected to the Internet so that it may be identified and located.

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loop

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Infinite (forever) loops repeat the same steps endlessly, and it has no terminating condition. Countcontrolled (for) loops repeat the same steps a specific number of times, regardless of the outcome. Condition-controlled (while, for...… while) loops will keep repeating the steps over and over, until it gets a specific result.

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memory

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The physical storage space in computing devices, where data is to be processed and instructions required for processing are stored. Types are RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), and secondary storage

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network

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A group of computing devices (personal computers, phones, servers, switches, routers, etc.) connected by cables or wireless media for the exchange of information and resources

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operation

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Five basic types of computer operations are: inputting, processing, outputting, storing, and controlling.

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packet

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The unit of data sent over a network.

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pixel

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The smallest controllable element of a picture/display.