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how many pc parts are there?   fourteen.  
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what is the "brain" of the computer   microprocessor  
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three responsibilities of the CPU   fetch decode execute  
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measurement of speed CPU   hertz  
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what does RAM stand for   random access memory  
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what does ROM stand for   read only memory  
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what does BIOS stand for   basic input/output system  
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storing of frequently used data in extrememly fast RAM that connects directly to the CPU is _____________.   cashing  
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space on a hard disk used to tempotatrily store data and swap it in and out of RAM as needed is ______________.   virtual memory  
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solid state storage______.   flash memory  
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measurement for memory CPU   bytes  
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main circuit board to which all of the other internal components connnect_____.   motherboard  
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