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computer teams and basic computer parts

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What is a computer?   computer is an electronic device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, based on stored programs.  
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computer system includes what?   hardware, peripheral devices,and software  
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Hardware   the electronic and mechanical parts of the computer.  
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system unit is   the core hardware in a computer system;the box that houses the most important parts.  
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Peripheral devices is   hardware that can be added to a computer system to expand what a computer can do.  
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what is software?   computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks.  
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what is a PC?   Personal Computer  
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what are output device?   monitor, printer, or speakers  
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digital convergence   the trend in which several technologies with distinct functionalists evolve to form a single product.  
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why have a user ID and password   for security reasons.  
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input   what ever is put into a computer system  
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what take place in a processing   processor  
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what is the main processor in a computer called   central processing unit (CPU)  
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memory   an area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored or output.  
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what is storage?   the area of a computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.  
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file is a named collection of data that exists on a ..   storage medium  
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storage medium could be   hard disk, cd,dvd, or flash drive.  
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every file has what   file name  
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file name help with   to provides a clue to its contents.  
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file extension is   composed of the period and letters to the right or the period.  
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output is   the processed results produced by a computer, such as reports, documents, music, graphs, and pictures.  
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output device displays what   prints, or transmits the results or processing.  
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workstations are   usually prowerful desktop computers designed for specialized tasks that rquire a lot of processing speed, such as medical imaging, full motion video graphics and computer- aided design.  
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mainframe computer is   large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.  
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a computer is categorized as a   supercomputer  
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the term form factor   is general refers to the physical attributes, such as size and dimensions and intended use of a component.  
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what is a server   refer to computer hardware, to a specific type of software or to a combination of hardware and software.  
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the term computer system means   usually refers to a computer and all of the inputs, outputs, and storage devices that are connected to it.  
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Platform is called   consists of the underlying hardware and software of the computer system.  
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ink-jet printer has   nozzle like print head that sprays ink onto paper to form characters and graphics. has 2 cartridge black and color  
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laser printer has   uses a technology that produces dots of light on a light sensitive drum. laser printers require toner cartridge to refills or replacements them.  
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storage medium is   a hard drive, type, memory card, cd, dvd, or other technology that holds data.  
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storage device is   equipment that stores and retrieves data from its storage medium.  
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RAM is   temporary holding area for work and programs called random access memory  
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drive bays is also called   parking spaces  
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storage capacity is   the maximum amount of data that can be stored on a storage medium, measured in kilobytes, megabytes,gigabytes, terabytes  
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optical storage is   stores data as microscopic light and dark spots on the disc surface.  
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solid-state storage is   technology stores data in a nonvolatile, erasable, low-power chip.  
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CD is   compact discs  
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DVD means   digital video disc or versatile disc.  
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CD-rom   can not have data put on them.  
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