Comp Org Quiz 1 Review
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Supercomputer
Class of computer system used to perform weather forecasting
PetaByte
2^50 Bytes
Server
Computer system typically used for business enterprise-level processing tasks
Multicore Processor
A microprocessor containing several CPUs on the same chip
Embedded Computers
Class of computer systems that control a carโs anti-lock braking system
Desktop Computers
Personal computer delivering good performance to single users
Compiler
Program that translates statements in high-level languages to assembly language
Assembler
Program that translates symbolic instructions to binary instructions
Machine language
Binary-encoded language that a processor can execute
Instruction
Elementary operation performed by hardware
Assembly language
Human-readable symbolic representation of machine instructions
Operating system
Service layer between userโs program and hardware providing a variety of device interfacing and supervision function
Application software
Software developed by the users of a computer system
Bit
Binary digits
System software
Software layer between the application software and the hardware that includes the operating system and the compilers
High-level language
Portable language composed of words and algebraic expressions that must be translated into assembly language before run in a computer
TeraByte
2^40 Bytes
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