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What is a computer system?
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A computer system refers to the computer and other support devices called peripheral devices that work as a team to receive, process, and output information,
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What does the abbreviation CPU mean?
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Central Processing Unit
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What does the abbreviation RAM mean?
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Random Access Memory
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What are three (3) memory conversions?
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Kilobyte= 1,024 Bytes
Megabyte = 1,024 Kilobytes Gigabyte= =1,024 Megabytes |
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How are processor speeds measured?
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Process speeds are measured in megahertz (MHz = 1,000,000 cycles/second) and gigahertz (GHz = 1,000,000,000 cycles/second)
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List some input devices.
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Keyboard, mice, scanners, graphic tablets, microphones, digital cameras, pen technology, and electronic whiteboards.
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List some output devices.
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Computer monitor, printers, speakers, and projection units.
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What are the different types of ports available for most computers?
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Serial port,universal serial bus (USB), firewire, parallel ports, and Ethernet ports.
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What are electronic pointing devices?
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A device that allows the user to control the cursor using ultrasound,an infrared beam, eye movements, nerve signals, or brain waves.
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What is a tablet computer?
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A complete computer system in a slate format. Available in two formats; a slate form without a keyboard, and a traditional laptop that converts to a slate.
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