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27 Cards in this Set
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A to D Converter
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Device that converts analog electric signals into a series of numbers
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Unicode
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Code tht uses 64-bit numbers to represent characters from numerous languages
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Liquid Crystal Display
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Type of display that uses electric fields to change the transparency of liquid cells and are typically much thinner than older style monitors
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Voice Recognition
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Ability to convert speech into ditital files or commands
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Dumb Terminal
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Communication device wiht a keyboard and monitor that depend on another computer for processing and storage
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Flat Screen
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CRT with a less curved screen
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Network Interface Card (NIC)
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Device used to connect a computer to a computer network
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PS/2
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Round connector used for mice and keyboards
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hub
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Multiple port connector
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Byte
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Group of eight bits used to represent characters, decimal numbers, and other special characters (See ASCII)
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ASCII-American Standard Code for Information Interchange
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Group that chooses which eight-bit numbers would represent letters, decimal numbers, and special function characters
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Random Access Memory (RAM)
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Integrated circuits that work with the CPU-processor retrieves data from memory, processes it and returns it to memory
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CD-RW
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Optical disc from which data can be read and to which data can be recorded and rewritten
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CD-R
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Optical disc from which data can be read and to which data can be written
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Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
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Optical storage on which data can be recorded in layers on both sides
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Key (hardware)
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Projection that requires a plug and receptacle to be properly oriented
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Key (software)
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Binary number used to encrypt or decrypt messages
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Flash Memory
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Memory for use in electronic devices like cameras that remembers data even when disconnected from a power source
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USB Drive
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Removable storage
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Clock
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Device that sends out pulses used to coordinate computer component activity
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Virtual Memory
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Space on hard disk used to supplement pjysical memory
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Physical Memory
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High speed integrated circuits that work directly with the CPU to temporarily store data
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RJ-45
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Standard ethernet connector
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RJ-11
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Standard telephone connector
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Flat Panel
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Thin display that often uses LCD technology
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SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
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Type of bus connection for high speed data transfer between devices and the computer
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Sleep (see standby)
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Standby-partially powered state
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