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19 Cards in this Set
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arithmetric/logic(alu)-
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the part of the central processing unit that performs arithmetic computations and logical operation
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central processing unit
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also known as the microprocessor;brain of the computer
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circuit board
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a thin plate 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 consist of text, numbers, sound, 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 but cannot easily be removed from the compuer
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information
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the output produced by a compuer after it processes data
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memory
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when data is stored on the computer motherboard
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mobile devices
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electronic devices that fit into the palm of your hand such as a personal digital assistant 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 systems main components
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notebook computer
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similar to a microcomputer however it is smaller and portable
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random access memory
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computer location where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis
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read-only memory
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permanent storage;instructions are burned onto the chips by the manufactures
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server
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computer that handles request for data,email,filetransfer,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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table pc
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a personal computer sililar 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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