Vocab Words 5/12 Flashcards
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What is a Terabyte?
A unit of digital information storage equal to 1,000 Gigabytes
Commonly abbreviated as TB, it is used to measure large amounts of data.
What does ROM stand for?
Read-Only Memory
A type of non-volatile memory used primarily in the startup process of computers.
What does RGB stand for?
Red, Green, Blue
A color model used for digital displays and imaging.
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
A type of volatile memory used for temporary data storage while a computer is running.
What is Processing in computing?
The execution of instructions by a computer’s processor
Involves carrying out operations on data.
What is the role of a Processor?
To perform calculations and execute instructions
Often referred to as the brain of the computer.
What is an Operating System?
Software that manages computer hardware and software resources
Examples include Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What is a Megabyte?
A unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 Kilobytes
Commonly abbreviated as MB.
What is a Kilobyte?
A unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 Bytes
Commonly abbreviated as KB.
What is Input in computing?
Data sent to the computer for processing
Examples include keyboard entries and mouse clicks.
What is Hertz?
A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second
Used to measure the speed of processors and oscillators.
What is Gigahertz?
A unit of frequency equal to one billion Hertz
Commonly used to describe processor speeds.
What is a Gigabyte?
A unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 Megabytes
Commonly abbreviated as GB.
What is a Byte?
A unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits
The basic addressable element in computer storage.
What is a Bit?
The smallest unit of data in computing, representing a binary value of 0 or 1
Short for binary digit.
