Terminology Flashcards
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What is a processor
A
It’s the brain of the computer
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What is a cpu
A
Central processing unit
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What is voltage
A
Difference in between electrical potential
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Current
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A flow of electrons
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Power
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Volts. * amperage =watts
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Resistance
A
Conductivity of a element
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AC
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Alternating current
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DC
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Direct current
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Power supply
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Receives alternate current(AC) and translates that to direct current(DC) for a unit to run operable.
Power is calculated as voltage*amperage=watt
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Surge
A
Waves crashing assure
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Spike
A
Too much current coming in
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Sag or brownout
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Too little power from unit.
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Blackout
A
Total lost of power (no power)
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Surge suppressor
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Deflects waves of power to protect unit
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Line conditioner
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Smooth wave current provides fix voltage
