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Computer Basics Notes

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The computer is an electronic machine that does what four things?   Accepts, Processes, Stores, and Provides  
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What part of the computer is the "brain?"   CPU (Central Processing Unit)  
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What are the three main jobs of the CPU?   Fetch, Decode, and Execute  
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The hertz(Hz) has how many cycles per second?   1  
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How do computer store information you give them?   In the memory  
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RAM stands for what?   Random Access Memory  
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What is the main circuit board to which all of the other internal components connect to?   The motherboard  
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What is absolutely vital to the operation of a computer?   Power Supply  
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What are three types of memory?   Caching, Virtual, and Flash  
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What is a large capacity storage used to hold information such as programs and documents?   Hard Disk  
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What does IDE stand for?   Integrated Drive Electronics  
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What is used to record and play audio by converting analog sounds to digital?   Sound Card  
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What is the basic software that allows the user to interface with the computer?   Operating System  
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