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Arithmetic/logic unit (ALU)
The part of the central processing unit that performs arithmetic computations and logical operations.
Central processing unit (CPU )
The brains of the computer; also known as the microprocessor.
Circuit board
A thin plate or board that contains electronic components.
Computer
An electronic device that receives, processes, and stores data and produces a result.
Control unit
The part of the central processing unit that controls the flow of information through the processor.
Data
Information entered into the computer to be processed tnat consists of text, numbers, sounds, and images.
Hard disk
A data storage unit inside a computer that can store a large quantity of data (60 GB or more.)
Hardware
The tangible, physical equipment that can be seen and touched.
Information
The output produced by a computer after it processes data.
Memory
Where data is stored on a computer's motherboard.
Mobile device
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.
Motherboard
A circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components.
Notebook computer
A small, portable personal computer.
Random access memory (RAM)
Computer location where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis. This memory is volatile.
Read-only memory (ROM)
Permanent storage; instructions are burned onto chips by the manufacturer.
Server
A computer that handles requests for data, e-mail, file transfers, and other network services from other computers (clients.)
Software
Intangible set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
Supercomputer
The largest and fastest type of computer, capable of storing and processing tremendous volumes of data.
Tablet PC
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.
USB flash drive
A small removable data storage device.