Match the following terms about how computers operate with their definitions:

I. Binary
II. Bit
III. Byte
IV. Cache memory
V. Gigahertz

A. A binary representation of one character that contains eight bits
B. A two-state system in which circuits must be either "on" or "off"
C. A measurement used to represent processor speed
D. A unit in the binary system that has two possible values: 0 or 1
E. Temporary storage located close to the CPU


B, D, A, E, C

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