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20 Cards in this Set
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Arithmetic/Logic(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 or 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 disks
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A data storage unit inside a computer that can store a large quantity of data(60 GB 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 touched 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 bas 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 circuit board that contains all of the computer system's 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(RAM)
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Computer location where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis.This memory is volitale.
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Read-only memory(ROM)
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Permanant storage;instructions are burned onto chips by the manufacturer.
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Server
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A computer that handles request 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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Supercomputers
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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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