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The term "memory" is used for the information in physical systems which are fast RAM. Random access memory (RAM) is a form of computer data storage. Most computers have about 1GB or more of RAM. |
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Random Access Memory Memory used for quick access
Any memory stored gets wiped when the computer is turned off |
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ROM (Read Only Memory) Chips
ROM is an acronym for Read-Only Memory. It refers to computer memory chips containing permanent or semi-permanent data. Unlike RAM, ROM is non-volatile; even after you turn off your computer, the contents of ROM will remain. Almost every computer comes with a small amount of ROM containing the boot firmware.
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Computer Devices make up the parts of a computer They can be input, output, storage or process devices |
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Input Devices
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Please name the input parts for the above old computer |
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CPU (central processing unit)
Also called a central processor, main processor or just processor, is the electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions that make up a computer program. The CPU performs basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output operations specified by the instructions in the program.
The CPU, Central Processing Unit, or simply processor, is the main chip in a computer responsible for carrying out all tasks. It’s responsible for telling all the other components in a computer what to do, according to the instructions it is given by the programs (software) running on that computer. In fact, CPUs exist in many kinds of device apart from computers. If something can run programs, chances are it will have a CPU. For example, phones and TVs have CPUs inside them. In modern computers, and especially in smartphones, the CPU may sit on the same physical chip as other components. Most modern computer CPUs share a chip with a computer’s graphics electronics (that decides what appears on your monitor). An example of this is the Intel Core i7-7700K.
The Mac computers use MAC OS (Operating System) and use Intel or their own CPU's |
 Rizen CPU or Intel Core i3/i5//i7/i9: Intel’s main laptop CPUs. Broadly speaking, the i9 CPUs are the fastest, i3 are the slowest and i5/i7 sit in the middle.
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A shortened form of a word or phrase.
ANU - Australian National University
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An acronym is a pronounceable word formed from the first letter (or first few letters) of each word in a phrase or title. Sometimes, the newly combined letters create a new word that becomes a part of everyday language. An example of this is the acronym radar. Also includes Mnemonics Educational Acronyms, Information Technolgy Acronyms, |
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a
word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red,
or technical. Adjectives are words that describe or modify other words * Priest = Sacerdotal |
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Types
of animals, Sounds the make, Where do they live, Collective names of animals
Apes - gibber, Camel live in Australia, Sahara & Arabia, names = Bull - is called a heifer |
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a
word opposite in meaning to another (e.g. bad - good ).
Opposites = Absent - present |
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Small
word with big word alternative
Anger - Dudgeon * bold - Audacious
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Terms used in business |
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A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and
serving to identify them
A partner in crime - accomplice |
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Words
pertaining to the church
A passage between the pews in a church - Aisle |
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Similar
sounding words with different meanings
also Homonyms
Council, an administrative or advisory body, do not confuse with counsel, advice or guidance.
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All computer terms (ASCII, Binary, Unicode) |
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Names
given to certain towns or countries includes facts about climate
Aberdeen - The Granite City The Torrid Zone has the hottest climate Zinc - Mexico, U.S.A., Spain |
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Words
pertaining to death
Occurring after death - posthumous |
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A diminutive person
is short and small. A diminutive wordis a "cute" version of
a word or name: for example, "duckling" is
a diminutive of "duck" and Billy is
a diminutive form of the name William
Cask - casket |
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Famous
world discoveries of countries continents, includes Australian discoverers
Matthew Flinders -discovered Bass Strait. * Lord Robert Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scouts in 1908
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Explanation
of a word, words in literal expressions denote what they mean
according to common or dictionary usage
Aloof -To keep to oneself and not mix with others.
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Flags of countries in the world includes a countries quiz |
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Gender
list of male female
Actor - Actress
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Countries
of the world and Geographical facts
The Circumference of the earth is approxinmately 24,800 miles. |
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List
of gods and goddesses
War - Mars |
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Australian
and UK government with words denoting government
Australian Government |
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Explains
grammar syntax and verbs adjectives nouns etc.
Explains various uses of nouns verbs etc. |
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each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
Shoe Shoo |
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The
art of living together includes senses, elements, cardinal numbers, cardinal
virtues
THE ART OF LIVING - Consideration for the feelings of others |
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Alphabetical
list of the most important inventions
Clock (pendulum) - Christian Huygens |
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List
of kings and queens of Britain with facts and information
EGBERT 827 - 839 |
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Practical
list of words explained in a
sentence or phrase
A book in which the events of each day are recorded - Diary |
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Words
pertaining to marriage included anniversary gifts
A hater of marriage - misogamist |
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Medical
terms in use today
A disease confined to a particular district or place - endemic |
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Sounds
that things make, description of various venues or habitats, special calendar
dates, Aussie slang words,
Mnemonics
All Fools' Day - 1st April - Aussie slang - sounds that things make etc. |
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Names
of persons or things, occupations, and a description of word meanings i.e.
Terrestrial = Earth
Various names explained Bird of night
- Owl |
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Words
connected to nature
A four-footed animal - quadruped |
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a
word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal
That which cannot be pierced or penetrated - impenetrable |
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Explanation
of nouns, COMMON Nouns, PROPER Nouns, COLLECTIVE Nouns and ABSTRACT
Nouns.
sit - seat (when to use Nouns) |
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Numbers
of animals things i.e. A number of Cattle = herd
A number of fish taken in a net - catch, haul |
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a person
or thing that is totally different from or the reverse of someone or
something else.
Unable to read - il-literate |
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Special
days, Aussies slang and any other items not covered in this list
Any other items that might be of interest |
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List
of Patron Saints
St. George of England, St. Andrew of Scotland |
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Noctiphobia - Fear of the night |
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A list of places A
place where bees are kept = apiary
A place where fishes are kept - aquarium |
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The case which
is used to show possession is called the possessive case or genitive
case. In case of nouns, an apostrophe is used to show it.
Is the case which denotes the owner or possessor |
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All Prefixes |
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List
of various professions
The commander of a fleet - Admiral |
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Famous proverbs A
bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
A bad beginning makes a good ending. |
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Serious Quotes and some Witty funny one liners
Someone has glued my pack of cards together...I cannot deal with it! |
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Famous sayings
as a drowned rat. - as ancient as the sun—as the stars. |
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List
of words used in Science or Art
An instrument for detecting earthquakes - seismograph |
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Explanation
of scientific items like barometer
The science of land management - agronomics |
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The
seven wonders of the ancient world with explanations
The Pyramids of Egypt |
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Words
to use as a Simile which is a phrase that describes one thing in terms
of another. A simile usually begins with like or as.
Archates - a good friend * Belt = to hit below the belt |
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List
of words or phrases that has the same or nearly the same meaning as
another
abandon....... desert, forsake, leave. |
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Understanding
words, Incorrect Use of Words,
Thesaurus of Words
:Thesaurus - abandon = abandoned, abandoning, abandonment, abandons affluent =having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value,words explained and incorrect use of words |
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The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other
than dirt, hence the saying "dirt poor." |
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Words
used in war
Nations carrying on warfare - belligerents |
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Anniversary dates and wedding information |
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Words
shown in noun or verb
strong - strengthen |
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Signs of the Zodiac |
Acronyms
