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16 Cards in this Set
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Arithmatic/Logic Unit (ALU)
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The part of the central processing unit that peforms arithmatic computations and logical operations.
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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AKA 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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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 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; consists of text, numbers, sounds, and images.
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Hard Disks
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A data storages unit inside a computer that can store a large quantity of data, but cannot be easily 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 a computer's motherboard.
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Mobile Devices
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Electronic devices that fit in the palm of your hand, such as PDA's, calculators, smart phones and other cell phones, electronic organiers, and handheld games.
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Motherboard
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A curcuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components.
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Notebook Computers
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Are similar to a microcomputer; however, they are 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: intructions 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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