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11 Cards in this Set
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Refers to the computers physical components
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Hardware
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Refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware to accomplish a task
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Software
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The type of data that a computer processes
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Digital
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This chip stores info such as the current date and time and which hard drives and optical drives are present
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CMOS
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expansion slots used for high speed input/output devices
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PCI
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expansion slot used for a video card
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AGP
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one thousand bytes, one million bytes, one billion bytes
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KB,MB, GB
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an electrical charge that can build up on the surface of insulating materials, such as clothing or plastic
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ESD - electrostatic discharge
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ground bracelet, ground mat, static sheilding bag
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prevention on ESD
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Provides a row of power outlets and an on/off switch that protects equipments from overvoltages
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Surge protector
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Provides backup power during a blackout, and protects against very high spikes that could damage equipment
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UPS
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