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20 Cards in this Set
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Arithmetic/logic unit (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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The brains of the computer; also known as the microprocessor.
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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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An 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 tnat consists of text, numbers, sounds, 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 (60 GB or more.)
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Hardware
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The tangible, physical equipment that can be 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 a computer's motherboard.
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Mobile device
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An electronic device that fits into the palm of your hand, such as a calculator, smart phone or other cell phone, electronic organizer, or handheld game.
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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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A small, portable personal computer.
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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 volatile.
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Read-only memory (ROM)
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Permanent storage; instructions are burned onto chips by the manufacturer.
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Server
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A computer that handles requests 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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Supercomputer
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The largest and fastest type of computer, 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 anf 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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