Hardware and Networking Terms

The physical components of a computer

• Software

• Hardware

• Peripheral Devices

• Mouse

The code and programs that are executed on a computer

• Software

• Hardware

• Peripheral Devices

• Mouse

What is this?

• RAM

• ROM

• CPU

• GPU

These are examples of I/O devices

• Mouse

• CPU

• Keyboard

• Monitor

“Master software” that helps the computer’s hardware perform tasks

• Program

• Operating System

• Google Chrome

• Server

A number system that where each bit only has 2 states, a 1 or a 0

• Decimal

• Binary

• Ternary

• Hexadecimal

A Byte is _____ bits

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 16

Select all that apply

RAM _______

• is temporary storage for the computer

• stands for Read All Memory

• is permanent storage for the computer

• stands for Random Access Memory

Select all that apply

ROM ______

• stands for Random Only Memory

• stands for Read Only Memory

• contains permanent information

• handles information to be processed by the CPU

What are the different mediums that are used to send bit through the internet

• Copper wire

• fiber optic cable

• radio waves

• sharks with laser beams attached to their heads