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20 Cards in this Set
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arithemtic/logic unit (alu)
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the part of the central processing unit that performs aritmetic computations and logical operations
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central procesing 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 or board that contains electronics components
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computer
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electronic device that recieves, processes , and stores data and produces a results
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contorl 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 disks
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a data storage unit inside a computer that can store a large quanity of data (60GB or more), but cannot easilybe 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 in the computer's motherboard.
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mobile devices
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electronics devices that fit into the palm of your hand , such as personal digits assistats(PDAs), calculatos, smart phones and other cell phones , electronic organizers, and handheld games .
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motherboard
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a circuit that contains all of the computer system'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 locations where instruction and data are stored on a temporary basis . this is memory is volatile.
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read-only memory (ROM)
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permanent storage; instructions burned onto chips by manufacturer
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server
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a computer that handless requests for data , email , file transfers , and other network services from other computers .
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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 similiar in size and thickness to a notepad on which you can take notes using a stylus or digital pen on a touch screeen
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USB flash drive
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a small removable data storage device
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