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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 preforms 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 plat or board that contains electronic components
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computer
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electronic device that recieves, 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 disks
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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 computers' motherboard
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mobile devices
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electronic devices that fit into the palm of your hand, such as personal 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 circut board that contains all of the computer systems' 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 acess memory(RAM)
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computer location where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis. this memory is volatile
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read-only memory (ROM)
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permanent storage; insructions 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 servicesfrom other compuers(clients)
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software
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intagible 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 stylus or digital pen on a touch screen
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USB flash drive
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a small removable data storage device.
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