This document defines common technology terms related to game systems and computers. It explains key components like the central processing unit (CPU), which contains information and performs basic tasks, and the dual core processor, which can handle two processes simultaneously. Storage devices are also covered, such as hard drives, DVDs, and RAM, which temporarily stores memory. Input and output mechanisms are described, through which information enters and leaves the system.

1. Glossary of Game Technology
Address Bus
Like a bus but in a computer, it connects to a series of lines taking information to where it needs to
go.
Binary
A language made up entirely of 1’s and 0’s.
Cache
This stores data for future use.
Capacitor
A capacitor is used in the electrical circuits of the computer, to power it.
Central Processing Unit
The CPU contains information for and about the computer, by performing basic input and output
algorithms.
Data Bus
A computing subsystem for transferring data to the mother board, another computer, or a system
board.
Dual Core Processor
Faster and better than single core processors, this can handle two sets of information twice as fast
and easier.
DVD
DVD stands for digital versatile disk; this uses a laser to transfer data to a computer. Mostly uses for
games, music and movies.
GHz
Giga hertz is how fast data gets round a computer. Giga is faster than megahertz but slower than
terahertz.
Hard Drive
A storage device used most in computing, gaming and machinery.
Input
This is how and where you input information into a computer, e.g. keyboard, mouse and
microphone.

2. Magnetic Tape
Magnetic tape is a storage technique, using plastic strips and magnetisable coating; it is not really
used as it would take up a lot of space compared to devices such as USB’s and hard drive.
MHz
MHz is much like GHz only at a much slower speed.
Output
Output is the information that you can see or hear, usually through monitor or speakers.
Optical Disk
Optical disk is where you gather information of DVD’s and similar media.
Processing
Processing is where the information is used and sorted so that it is used in the correct way.
RAM
RAM means random access memory; this is where memory is stored temporarily, until saved onto
the hard drive. Once the computer is turned off everything on the computer will be wiped.
Single Core Processor
A single core processor is the slowest and least powerful processor you can get, but it once was on
the most powerful computing components of all time.
Storage Media
Storage media is where you can record any form of energy.
Transistor
A transistor is much like a smaller conductor, where you switch energy’s amplify and power, in the
computer.
UMD
UMD means universal media disk, this is much like a DVD, but only to be used in the handheld device
‘PSP’, so just ignore the universal part.
Quad Core Processor
A quad core processor is a faster processor than a dual core, and even greater than a single core
processor.