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14 Cards in this Set
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alternating current (AC)
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Current that cycles back and forth rather than just one direction. In USA, the AC voltage from a standard wall outlet is between 110 and 115 V. In Europe it is
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Current that cycles back and forth rather than just one direction
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amp
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a measure of electrical current
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anti-static bags
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static shielding bags that new computer components are shipped in
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static shielding
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Antistatic wrist strap
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see ground bracelet
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ATX (Advance Technology Extended)
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The most common form of for PC systems presently in use, originally introduced by Intel in 1995. ATX motherboard and cases make better use of space and resources.
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The most common form of for PC systems presently in use
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ATX 12V power supply
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An ATX Version 2.1 power supply that provides a 12 V power cord with a 4 -pin power connector on motherboard used to provide extra power for process
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provides a 12 V power cord with a 4 -pin power connector on motherboard
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BiOS (basic input/output system)
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Firmware that can control much of a computer's input/output functions, such as communication with the keyboard and the monitor
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control much of a computer's input/output functions
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BIOS setup
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The program in system BIOS that can change the values in CMOS Ram
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also called CMOS setup
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central processing unit (CPU)
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all called a microprocessor or processer. The component where almost all processing of data and instructions take place. The CPU receives data input, process information and excutes instructions.
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The component where almost all processing of data and instructions take place
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Class C Fire extinguisher
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A fire 🔥 extinguisher rated to put out electrical fires
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CMOS setup
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see bios setup
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desktop case
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A computer case that lies flat and sometimes serves double duty as a monitor stand
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DIMM (dual inline memory module)
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a miniature circuit board installed on a motherboard to hold memory. DIMMs can hold up to 16 GB of RAM on a single module
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can hold up to 16 GB of RAM on a single module
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direct current (DC)
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current that travels in only one direction (type of electricity provided by batteries). Computer power supplies transforms AC to low DC
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current that travels in only one direction
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