Computer Science Self-Study
Flashcards 2026.
Application Programming Interface (API) - ANSblocks of code for similar procedures
prevent redundancies in software code
Application Software - ANSPrograms used to do specific tasks
beta versions - ANSprograms still under development
Bit - ANSBinary digit = 0 or 1
Boolean operators - ANSAND, NOT, OR
Boot Process - ANS1. BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is activated
2. A POST (Power on self test) checks attached devices (BIOS checks that all
attached devices are in place)
3. The OS is loaded into RAM
4. Configuration and customization settings are checked
Byte - ANS8 bits
cache memory - ANSprovides access to data without going to RAM
CAD Computer Aided Design Software - ANSCAD programs create automated
designs, technical drawings, and 3D models
clock speed - ANSinstructions CPU can finish in one second
Cloud Computing - ANSvarious computers and servers house files and programs
you access
Central server monitors demands on systems
Cold boot - ANSpowering on your computer from a completely turned off state
Components of Motherboard - ANSCPU, ROM, RAM and cache, Slots for expansion
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Computer file path - ANSdrive\primary folder\subfolders\filename\extension
C:\Users\[Username\Documents\English Comp\Term Paper\Illustrations]\EBronte.jpg
Computer Functions - ANSInput, Output, Process, Storage
computer-internet relationship - ANSclient and server (ask and receive/give)
Connecting Peripherals - ANSPorts (side or back)
CPU components - ANSControl unit
Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
CPU Subsystem - ANSIntel processors
AMD processors
data - ANSrepresentation of fact, figure, or idea
Device Driver - ANSfacilitates communication between the device and the OS
Disk Defragmenter - ANSregroups related pieces of files on the hard disk
Drive bays - ANSInternal - internal hard drives
