Pc Ch1. Note

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Computer physical components

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Hardward

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Programs, stuff you do on a computer

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software

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type of data computer a processes

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Digital

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Technology convert analog data to digital data

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Binary

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a 1 or 0 in the binary number system

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Bit

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A string of 0s and 1s
a series of 8 bits

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Byte

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character define by patern

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Coding scheme

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a most widely used coding scheme in personal computer

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ASCII

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store hardware components

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computer case

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Most important component of the computer
AKA-microprocesser
Reads and writes data to and from storage devices and performs calculations and other data processing

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CPU- Central Processing Unit

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Devices not located on the motherboard

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Peripheral devices

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a connector that allows a peripheral device to be connected to the computer

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Ports

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visually display the output of the computer

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Monitor

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data is transferred serially, which means one bit follows the next

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Serial

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transmits data parallel, most often used by printers, the wildest port on the back of a computer

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Parallel

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Universal Serial Bus. Connects many different input and output devices such as: keyboards, printers, scanner and mice

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USB

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used for high-speed multimedia devices such as digital to camcorders

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FireWire

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Provides an interface for devices such as: headphones, speakers or microphone

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Sound

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provides and interface for internet cable and networks

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Ethernets

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provides an interface for a keyboard and mouse

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PS/2

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can provide faster transfer rates than USB or FireWire

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eSATA

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a digital interface standard to convert analog signal into digital signals

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DVI

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Store data magnetically

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Hard Drive

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converts the power received from a standard power outlet and reduces it to a voltage that the computer can handle

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Power Supply

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an insulated board that holds microchips, and the circuitry connection these chips

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Motherboard

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chip to store basic data and programs used to start up the computer

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ROM (read only memory)

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a small piece of silicon that contains millions of electronic components that transmit signal

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Microchip

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long, narrow slots on the motherboard that expansion cards plug into.

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Expansion slot

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Temporary storage-holds data and instructions temporarily while it processes them.

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RAM- ( Random Access Memory)

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basic input/output system

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BIOS

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a pair of prongs on the motherboard that act as a switch that closes or opens an electrical circuit .

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Jumper

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carries information from one section of the motherboard, or hardware device to another

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Bus

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chip that contains a very small amount of memory to hold configuration or setup about the computer

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CMOS(complimentary metal oxide semi-conductor)

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expansion slot used for high speed input/output devices

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PCI(peripheral component interconnect)

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expansion slot used for video card.

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AGP(accelerated graphics port)

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One thousand bytes, one million bytes, one billion bytes

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KB, MB, GB

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Provides a row of power outlets and an on/off switch that protect equipment

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Surge protector

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conditions the line for both brownouts and spikes, provides backup power during a black out, and protects against very high spikes that could damage equipment

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Uninterruptible Power Supple