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Computer - ANSWERA programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and process data Secondary Storage Devices - ANSWERcan hold data for long periods of time Volatile Memory - ANSWERTemporary storage: information is lost when power is turned off (RAM) Non-volatile Memory - ANSWERPer...

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CMPSC 101 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS!!
Computer - ANSWERA programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and
process data

Secondary Storage Devices - ANSWERcan hold data for long periods of time

Volatile Memory - ANSWERTemporary storage: information is lost when power is
turned off (RAM)

Non-volatile Memory - ANSWERPermanent Storage: information can hold data for
long periods of time; even if it powers off (secondary memory)

Which is faster? Volatile or non-volatile memory? - ANSWERvolatile

Application software - ANSWERprograms that make application useful for everyday
tasks

Program - ANSWERset of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
commonly referred to as Software

Programmer - ANSWERA person who can design, create, and test computer
programs. Also known as a software developer

Hardware - ANSWERThe physical devices that make up a computer

Typical major components of a computer - ANSWERcentral processing unit (CPU),
main memory (RAM), secondary storage devices, input/output devices, clock

Input - ANSWERdata the computer collects from people and other devices

Output - ANSWERdata produced by the computer for other people or devices

Central Processing Unit (CPU) - ANSWERthe part of the computer that actually runs
programs

Microprocessors - ANSWERCPUs located on small chips

Main Memory (RAM) - ANSWERwhere computer stores a program while program is
running, and date used by the program


System software - ANSWERprograms that control and manage basic operations of a
computer

Operating system - ANSWERcontrols operations of hardware components

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