Computer Terminology Basics
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- What does PCI stand for?
- Peripheral Connect Interface
- What is a PCI for?
- Connecting various cards to your computer such as audio cards and modems.
- What does IDE stand for?
- Integrated Drive Electronics
- What is a bit?
- One electronic impulse.
- How many bits are in a byte?
- 8
- What is an example of one bit?
- A single letter.
- What does RAM stand for?
- Random Access Memory
- What does RAM do?
- Makes software temporarily available to use.
- What is a hard drive?
- A device for permanently storing programs and files.
- What is a graphics card?
- Circuitry that enables your computer and monitor to connect.
- What is a motherboard?
- A circuitry board that holds the main components of a computer.
- What does BIOS stand for?
- Basic Input Output System