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20 Cards in this Set
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arithmetic/logic unit (ALU)
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The part of the central processing unit that performs arithmetic computations and logical operations.
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central processing unit (CPU)
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Also known as the microprocessor; the brains of the computer.
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circuit board
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A thin plate of board that contains electronic components.
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computer
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electronic device that receives, processes , and stores data and produces a result.
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control unit
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The part of the central processing unit that controls the flow of information through the processor.
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data
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Information entered into the computer to be processed that consists of text, numbers, sounds, and images.
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hard disk
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A data storage unit inside a computer that can store a large quantity of data (60GB or more) , but cannot easily be removed from the computer.
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hardware
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the tangible, physical equipment that can be seen and touched.
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information
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The output produced by a computer after it processes data.
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memory
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where data is stored on the computer's motherboard.
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mobile devices
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Electronic devices that fit into the palm of your hand, such as a person digital assistants (PDAs), calculators, smart phones and other cell phones, electronic organizers, and handheld games.
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motherboard
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A circuit board that contains all of the computers sustems's main components.
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notebook computers
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similar to a microcomputer; however , it is smaller and portable.
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random access memory (RAM)
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Computer location where instructions and data are stored on a temorary basis. This memory is volatile.
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read-only memory (ROM)
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Permanet storage ; instructions are burned onto chips by the manufacturer .
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server
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A computer that handles requests for data, e-mail , file transfers, and other network services from other computers (clients).
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software
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Intangible set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
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supercomputer
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Largest and fastest computers, capable of storing and processing tremendous volumes of data.
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tablet PC
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A personal computer similar in size and thickness to a notepad on which you can take notes using a stulus or a digital penon a touch screen.
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USB flash drive
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A small removable data storage device.
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