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What is a Computer System?
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A computer system is made up of a computer and other support devices called peripheral devices, that work as a team to receive, process and create output.
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A computer system works with a binary coding system called what?
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ASCII(American Standard Code for Information Interchange
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What does CPU stand for?
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Central Processing Unit
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What is RAM?
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RAM is temporary memory designed hold new data while computer is on.
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What is ROM memory for?
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ROM is internal memory designed to store instructions that are installed by manufacturer to be used by CPU.
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What is a bit?
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A bit is the smallest unit of binary code, consisting of a 0 or 1.
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How many bits make a byte?
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Eight bits(characters) make a byte.
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What are input devices?
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Keyboards,mice, scanners, microphones, digital cameras, Web cameras, and whiteboards allow input of data into computer to store and be utilized by computer.
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What are output devices?
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Output devices produce hard copies or soft copies of data generated by computer. Monitors, printers, speakers, and media players are some examples of output devices.
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What are three different types of computer software?
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System, Application and Instructional Software
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