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What does BIOS stand for? Basic Input Output System
How large is a Byte? 8 bits
Why do we use virtual memory? We use it to run more complex programs or store memory on the Hard disk when RAM is being fully used
What will installing more RAM do? It will increase the performance of the computer as virtual memory will no longer have to be moved into the RAM making the computer quicker
What does CPU stand for? Central Processing Unit
What do we use CPU for? We use it to process data
What will more CPU's do? It means that more instructions per second as the demand is split between the two of them
What is the 4 box model? Input, Process, Storage and Output
What is a communication device? A communication device is a piece of equipment or hardware designed to move information from one place to another.
What is the acronym for remembering the sizes of storage? Big Naughty Boys Kicked My Granny Twice
What is the difference between Static and Dynamic RAM? The difference is that Static RAM doesn't need to periodically refresh itself like dynamic RAM but is more expensive.
What does ROM stand for? Read Only Memory
What does ROM do? It holds the pre written instructions for booting up the computer
What is Cache? It is memory that sits between the CPU and the main memory and acts like a buffer.
What is clock speed? Clock speed is the rate of which instructions can be carried out.
What does cores refer to? It refers to the amount of processors contained within a system.
What is a name of computer device designed for somebody with special needs? Tracker ball
How does a concept keyboard help somebody with special needs? It helps them because it is a simplified design of a keyboard and the images can help people with learning disabilities.
Give two types of Secondary storage Optical media and flash memory
In which secondary storage category does these storage devices go? Solid State Drive and Blu Ray SSD goes in Flash memory and Blu Ray goes in Optical media
How is data stored in Magnetic Storage? It is stored by different patterns being placed on the magnetised material.
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