NursInformatics Chapter 3

the smallest possible chuck of data memory used in computer processing, exhibited as either a 1 or a 0, making up the binary system of the computer.

Subsystem that transfers data between a computer's internal components or between computers

a chunk of memory that consists of eight bits, and is considered to be the best way to indicate computer memory or storage capacity.

• Smaller and faster memory storage used by the central processing unit (CPU) to store copies
• of frequently used data in main memory.

They are both compact disc but the CD-R is only able to be recorded once, where as the CD-RW is rewriteable.

• Central Processing Unit
• thought of as the brains, controlling the functioning of the computer

• Instant Messaging
• VOIP (Voice over IP)

Electronic communications system or software that supports and facilitates two or more people meeting for discussion. One of the high-end systems offer telepresence

• DRAM: -
• type of RAM chip requiring less space to store same amount

Origionally in megahertz.... now it is more commonly measured in gigahertz