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Module 4-
Performing Mensuration and Calculations Let’s define the following terms!
1.Bandwidth - The amount of
information that can be sent each second over a network connection. A broadband internet connection has high bandwidth. 2.Bit - The most basic unit of information that can be stored in a computer Let’s define the following terms!
Byte - A basic unit for storing computer
information, used for measuring the size of a document. A byte is usually made up of eight bits. The written abbreviation is B. 3.Capacity - The amount of information that can be stored on a computer or on a CD or floppy disk. 4.Clock speed - The speed at which a computer works. Let’s define the following terms!
3.Dpi - Dots per inch: a measurement of
the ability of a computer screen or printer to produce a clear image 7.Gigabyte - A unit for measuring computer information, equal to 1,024 megabytes. The written abbreviation is GB. Let’s define the following terms! Gigahertz - A unit for measuring sound waves, radio waves, and computer speed 7.Mbps - Means megabits per second. Mb is used in reference to download and upload speeds. 8.MBps - Stands for megabytes per second. MB is used in reference to file size, or the amount of data transferred. Mensuration is a process of measuring and determining the value, length, width, thickness, weight, and area of a surface or an object. Calculation is also a deliberating process that transforms and calculate one or more inputs into results and to determine mathematical in terms of numbers and amount. Types of components and objects to be measured Memory - is internal storage areas in the computer system. The term memory identifies data storage that comes in the form of chips, and the word storage is used for memory that exists on tapes or disks. It could be internal or external. Types of components and objects to be measured 1.Data storage capacity - refers to how much disk space one or more storage devices provides. It measures how much data a computer system may contain. For an example, a computer with a 500GB hard drive has a storage capacity of 500 gigabytes. A network server with four 1TB drives, has a storage capacity of 4 terabytes . Types of components and objects to be measured 1.Processor - is an integrated electronic circuit that performs the calculations that run a computer. A processor performs arithmetical, logical, input/output (I/O) and other basic instructions that are passed from an operating system (OS). Types of components and objects to be measured 1.Video card - is used to process images so they can be displayed on your monitor. A good video card can make a big difference in the quality of your graphics, so this is particularly important if you play games or work with photography and video. Measurements can be Categorized into Two:
A. Common Units of Measurement
Measurements can be Categorized into Two: B. Digital Storage Units of Measurement Measuring Instruments Calculator - A portable electronic device used to perform mathematical calculations. Ammeter - Is an instrument that measure current Multimeter - an instrument that contain Ohmmeters, Voltmeters, Ammeters and a variety of capabilities to measure other quantities
Ohmmeter - an instrument that measure
resistance basically ammeters that are connected to an internal battery, with a suitable resistance in series.