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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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Also known as the microprocessor; the brains of the computer:
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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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Electronic device that recieves processes, and stores data and prodeuces a result:
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control unit
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the part of the CPU 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 that consist of text, numbers,sounds, and images:
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hard disks
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A data storage unit inside a computer that can stoe a large quanity of data but cannot easily be removed from the computer.
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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 the computers motherbord:
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mobile devices
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electronic devices that can fit in the palm of your hand, such as PDA's, caculators, smart phones, and other cell phones, electronic organizers, and handheld games:
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motherboard
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a circuit board that contains all of the computer systems main components
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notebook computers
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similar to a microcomputer; however, its smaller and portable
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Random Access Memory (RAM)
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computer location where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis:
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Read only Memory (ROM)
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permanent storage; instuctions are burned onto chips by the manufactorer:
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server
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A computer that handles request for data, e-mail,file transfers, and other network services from other computer 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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Largest and fastest computers, 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 and 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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