Lesson 1:computers And Computer Systems

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Arithmetic/Logic Unit(ALU)-

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The part of the central processing unit that performs arimetic computations and logic operations

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Central Processing Unit(CPU)-

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Also, known as the microprocesser; the brains of the computer

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circuit board-

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A thin plate or board that contains electronic componets

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computer-

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Electronic device that reciecves procsses, and stores data and produces a result

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control unit-

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The part if the CPU that controls the flow of imformation through the processor

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data-

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Information entered into the computer to be processed that consists of text, numbers, sounds, and images

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hard disks-

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A data storage unit inside computer that can store 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 computer's motherboard

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mobile devices-

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electronic divices that fit in the palm of your hand, such as PDA'S, calculators , 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 system's main componets

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notebook computers-

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similar to a microcomputer; however, it is smaller and portable

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Random Access Memory(RAM)-

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compurter location where instructions and data and stored on a temporary basis

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Read On Memory(ROM)-

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Permanent storage: instructions are burned onto chips by the manufactuer

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server-

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a computer that handles request for data such as email and fire transfers

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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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largets and fastest computers, capable of storing and processing tremendous volumes of data

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table PC-

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a personal computer similar in sixe and thickness to a notepad

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USB flash drive-

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a small removable data storage device