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14 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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hard disks
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a data storage unit inside a computer that can store a large quantity of data,but cannot easily be removed from the computer
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random acces memory(ram)
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computer location where instrutions and data are stored on a temporay basic
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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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hardware
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the tangible physical equipment that can be seen and touched
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central processing (cpu)
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also,known as the microprocessor,the brauns 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 receives procosses, and stores data and produces a result
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data
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information enetered into the computer to be processed that consists of text,numbers,sounds,and images
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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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moblie devices
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electronic devices that fit in the the palm of your hand,such as pda's,calculator,smart phones,and other cell phones,electronic organizers,and handheld games
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motherboard
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a ciruit board that contains all of the computer system's main components
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notebook computer
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similar to a microcomputer,however its smaller and portable
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