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Vocab 1
Vo-Tech
Term | Definition |
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Motherboard | The main circuit board of a computer. It connects every device to every other device. |
CPU | A single all-in-one circuit that controls and manages the execution of programmed instructions. |
Storage Device | The components of a computer that physically save data. |
Server | A computer that stores files, runs programs, or performs other tasks for other computers. |
Client | A computer that assesses information from another computer on a network. |
Peripheral Device | Any device that attaches to a computer and expands the basic function of a computer. |
Personal Computer (PC) | A computer designed to be used by one person at a time. |
Desktop computer | A type of computer intended to be used in a single location. Requires peripheral devices to be fully functional. |
Laptop | A portable computer with specs that rival those of a desktop |
Netbook | A very small portable computer that has much lower specs than a desktop or a laptop |