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20 Cards in this Set
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arithmetic/logicunit(ALU)
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The part of the central proccesing unit that performs arithmatic computations and logical operations.
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central proocessing unit(cpu)
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Also known as the micro processor;the brains of the computer.
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circuit board
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A thin plate or board that contasins electronics components.
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computer
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Electronic device that recieves,processes ,and stores dataand produces results.
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control unit
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Tthe part of the central processing unit that controls the flow of in formation through the processor
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data
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information entered into the computer to be processed that consist of text,number sound ,and images
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hard disk
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A data storage unit inside a computer that can store a lare quanttity of data (600GB or more),but can not easily be removed from the computer.
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hardware
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The tangible,pysical equipment that can be seen and touched.
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information
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the output of the computer after it processes data.
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memory
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where data is stored in the computers mother board.
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mobile devices
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electroic devices that fit into the palm of your hand ,such as peeersonal digitalm assistants (PDAs)calcalculaters,smart phones and cell phones,electronic organizers and hand held games.
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mother board
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a circuit board that contains all the computers basic componets.
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notebook computers
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sijmilar to micro computer;however it is small and portable.
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random access memory
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computer location where instructionsand data are storedon a temporary basis.
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read only memory
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permanate storage ; instructions are burned on to chips by the manufatctuer
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server
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a computer that handles request for data email file transfers and other network services to 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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super computer
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largest and fastest computers,capable of storing and processing tremendous amounts of data.
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tablet pc
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a personal computer simillar to the size of a note pad on wich you can take notes on using a stylus or digital pen on a tuch screen.
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usb flash drive
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a small removable storage device.
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