Module 4 Notes
Computer
A digital computer that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides the output
Storage
A hardware component that keeps data and information when device is not powered
Laptop
A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system.
Memory Cache
A relatively small area of memory quickly accessible by a professor
Plug and Play
A technology that enables the OS to detect and configure peripherals without downloading software or drivers
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
Actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off
HDMI
Allows for the transmission of high definition audio and video signals.
CPU
Another name for a computer's processor
Fragmented
As you use your hard drive new files will be deleted and added. This can create a slower, ____ hard drive
Smaller
Cache contains frequently accessed data and is ____ than RAM
Blu-Ray
Can store up to 50 GB per side
CD
Can store up to 700 MB
DVD
Can store up to 8.5 GB
- Desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion - Desktops use a full OS - Desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile
Characteristics of desktop computers
- Stores data magnetically - Platter - Read/Write Head
Characteristics of traditional hard drive
Thunderbolt
Commonly found on Apple computers.
HDMI
Connector combination that is used for nearly all high-definition television or computer connections is _______
System
Desktop computers are stationary devices that consist of a separate case
Storage
Devices that allow for the retention of data when your computer has been shut down, so that the data can be retrieved for future uses are called ___________ devices
DVD, Flash Drive, and USB for Cell Phone
External Storage Devices (Pictures)
Register
Extremely small piece of memory, located throughout the processor
1. Click the Cortana button or the Search button 2. Type "This PC" in the "Ask me anything" box then click on "This PC" app 3. Look in the "Devices and drives" section at Local Disk (C.) to find the hard drive capacity and available space on the hard drive 4. Close the "This PC" app
Jorge wants to check the hard drive capacity of his laptop that has Windows 10 installed. What is the correct order of steps?
RAM
Largest memory in a computer, connected to processor via the front side bus
L1 Cache
Memory located on the professor itself
- Includes a terabyte or more of storage - Most allow you to upgrade
Not a Feature
Fetch, Decode, Execute, and Store
Order steps of machine cycle
VGA
Popular in the 1990's, the blue port in the image is used to connect computers to monitors or televisions
3.5 MM Connector
Popularized with transistor radios in 1950's this connector is used with nearly all cell phones today.
1) Petabyte 2) Terabyte 3) Gigabyte 4) Megabyte 5) Kilobyte
Rank the storage capacities from highest to lowest
Overclocking
Running the processor faster than recommended
White iPad and Black Tablet
Select the tablet computers (Pictures)
Applications (Apps)
Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to _____ that give them far more capability
Ethernet
Sold in categories such as CAT5e (enhanced) or CAT6 ___________ cable is commonly used for connecting devices in a network
State
Solid ____ drives (SSD) are all electronic storage devices that are used in a variety of products including smartphones, cameras, and tablet computers.
SSD and SDD (blue)
Storage Devices
- Highly portable - Includes touchscreen - Smaller OS
Tablet Computer
MIDI
The interface and connectivity of digital musical devices to computers is accomplished by using ____
RAM
The place in a digital device where the data and program that device is currently using and are accessible by the processor
Connector
The specialized end of a cord, plug, or expansion card that connects into a port is ______
VGA
This close-up of the side of a laptop computer shows 2 ports, an HDMI port and a _____ cord
Port
This would plug into computer's USB _____
1. From the start button menu, Choose all programs; click ok then delete files 2. If prompted, choose the mass storage device that you want to clean up 3. In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, select the items that you want to remove 4. Click ok, then delete files
Tiffany wants to remove unwanted files from her laptop's hard drive. One of the fastest ways is to use Disk Cleanup. What is the correct order of steps to use Disk Cleanup?
Gigabytes and Terabytes
Typical hard drive capacities would be measured in
CPU
What computer component found on the motherboard is pictured here? (Sqaure 11 dots)
Port
a slot or hole that matches the cord or expansion card being connected to the port
USB
allows for data transfer between devices and for devices to be electrically charged.
Byte
eight bits combined together
Connector
on a cable, the connector is the end that connects to a port
Read/Write Drive
the rotating disc in an optical drive is read with a laser beam within