KS3 Computing Terms A

The component which can be described as the "brain" of a computer system

The software which provides a platform for a computer system to run applications

A network which covers a small geographical area

A network which connects LANs that are in different or large geographical locations

Volatile memory which holds data, instructions and programs that are currently in use

This comparison operator means that both sides of an equation are equal

This comparison operator means that both sides of an equation are not equal

This type of data value cannot be changed while a program is running

This type of data value can be changed while a program is running

These statements allow you to check if a condition is true or false and carry out different actions depending on the outcome