Computer Hardware

Accept input, compile/transform data, provide output, store data

What are the four basic computing functions?

printer, keyboard, mouse

What are some examples of computer hardware?

2 in 1 computer

Touchscreen laptops with keyboards that are detachable or flappable. Less storage capacity than laptops.  

network, web, file servers

what are three common types of servers?

ALU and Control unit

what are the two main components of the CPU?

Fetch, decode, execute, store

what are the four steps in the machine cycle in order?

Computer memory

Physical hardware that stores data and instructions for a computer

Read only memory, ROM

Nonvolatile storage area in a digital device that is installed by the manufacturer.

Port

A slot or hole that matches the cord or expansion card being connected

MIDI port

Allows digital musical devices to connect to and interface with computers.

Wireless port

Allow for the transmission of data between both fixed and mobile devices using short-range radio waves or light waves.

Bluetooth

short-distance wireless communication technology, can pass through walls and furniture

IrDA

wireless connection that uses infrared radio waves to transmit data, used by a TV remote

Graphics

Depiction of image data on a display or output device

Pixel

Smallest element in an electronic image

Native Resolution

Maximum resolution of a display device

Word Size

Amount of data a processor can hold and process at one time.