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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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or processor, located inside the computer body in the form of computer chips where processing of information takes place
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Control Unit
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One of three sectors of the CPU that retrieves the instructions and sends command signals to the rest of the computer system to tell them what to do
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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
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One of three sectors of the CPU that performs the mathematical calculations that are required in many data processing programs
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Random Access Memory (RAM)
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One of two parts of the memory unit sector of the CPU that is temporary memory designed to hold new data and is available only when the computer is turned on
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Read-Only Memory (ROM)
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One of two parts of the memory unit sector of teh CPU that is permanent internal memory inside the system, inaccessible by the user, used to store the instructions that are installed or programmed at the manufacturer
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Bit
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A binary character (a 0 or a 1)
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Byte
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8 bits whcih can represent one alphabetic or numeric character
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Megahertz
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1million cycles per second in processing speed
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Peripheral Devices
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Devieces that input information, output information into a form that is easily read by the user, or store information for later use
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Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT)
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Technology used by monitors which are measured including casing and therefore have less viewable area
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