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What is the purpose of BIOS?
to boot up the computer when it is switched on.
what does the term volatile means in memory?
volatile memory requires a continuous power supply to maintain its stored information
devices such as smart phones work without an operating system. (True/False)
False
_is fast temporary memory where programs and data are stored only when power is supplied.
RAM
computer hardware is useless without the _ which is used to give it instructions.
software
Data & Programs to tell the computer what to do are called:
Software
this interface has no graphics they require very little computer power.
CLI
CPU Speed is usually measured by
hertz
What is the difference between a laptop and a Desktop?
a laptop is portable a Desktop is not, other
computers designed to provide services to client machines in a computer network.
Server
computers can be worn on the body and are often used in the study of behavior modeling and human health.
Wearable Computers, smart watch
A ______ is the main storage device in your computer.
HDD, SSD
_______ is a computer that will be set up more permanently and will provide more power, graphics, storage
Desktop
___________ is a Large computer, typically used by corporate or governmental organizations, that processes millions of transactions per day
Mainframe Computer
What are the two main categories of software?
Systems and Applications
What do we call the computer's main memory which temporarily stores data when the computer is switched on?
Random Access Memory
