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Binary digit
Bit
GLOSSARY
translate Alphanumeric and
control characters into Binary
numbers (the language of
computers). The ASCII code
assigns a unique binary
number to each letter, digit,
punctuation mark, or other
symbol used.
A number which indicates
the Location of stored Data in
Memory.
Refers to a Character set
containing alphabetic and
numeric symbols as well as
other symbols such _ as
punctuation marks.
Refers to a method of Serial |
communication where
characters are transmitted
one at a time, with no
restrictions on how often
they are sent.
serially each second over a
communication line.
Referring to the system of
numerical notation which
has a Radix 2.
One of the two symbols (0 or
1) in the Binary numbering
system. Since computers
process all information by
means of electronic signals
(on/off, high/low), binary
digits lend themselves
ideally to representing this
information. Sometimes
called a Binary digit.
A temporary storage area for
Data in a Device.
Bus
Byte
Cathode ray tube (CRT)
Character
Character code
Character generator
_ Character set
Command
Computer
Controller
A group of wires (often a
multiple of 8) that move
several Bits of information at
a time from one electronic
part or Peripheral to another.
A group of 8 Bits.
A television-type picture
tube used in display
terminals.
A digit, letter, or other
symbol.
A combination of Bits which
represents a particular
Character in a Character set.
An electronic component
(ROM) that contains the Bit
patterns necessary to print or
display characters in a
printer or terminal.
A collection of Alphanumeric
and control symbols.
See Instruction.
computer and a Device which
interprets signals between
them.
A general expression for the
throughout a computer
system and all its Peripherals.
computer system with
outside communication,
service, or storage, e.g., card
punch, disc drive, paper tape
reader, video display, line
printer, etc.
Refers to a method of
rectangular block of dots.
When individual dots within