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Definitions

Published on Nov 18, 2015

These are my technology definitions.

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Definitions

Rhett Gallagher

RAM


Definition: Random Access Memory, but it's also where the data is stored for when the processor needs it.

ROM

Definition: Read Only Memory, like a disk that can be read but not edited.

Jump Drive

Definition: A small removable hard drive that is placed in the USB Port to view the material on it.

Hardware

The physical parts of a computer (ex.: Screen, mouse and monitor)

Software

A computer’s operating system and programs

Input Device

Hardware that controls the computer in some way that has to be connected to it (mouse, keyboard, and joysticks) 

Output Device

A piece of hardware that displays the information from the computer

Byte

 A group of binary units that are worked on together

Bit

The smallest unit of measurement in computers

Server

 A computer program that controls access to a service in a network