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Computer Vocab

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Central Processing Unit (CPU) the computer’s “brain” or CPU is a tiny microchip that receives data and performs what is requested of it such as calculations and sends them back
File a collection of data stored within the computer or on a disk/flash drive
Hard Disk The internal memory of a computer aka a hard drive
Hardware the electronic devices forming the computer examples
Input data soon to be entered into a computer for processing
Memory the data storage area within a computer
Monitor a screen for viewing data from a computer
Mouse a small palm sized item operated by buttons
Network a system that a computer can connect to
Operating System (OS) software that allows people on computers to run applications
Output the process of taking memory from internal storage to external storage
Printer an output item used to take data from the computer and transfer it to a paper copy
Program the exact order of instructions allowing a computer to solve a problem
Server a computer that processes requests on an HTML site
Software the programs used to direct a computer’s operations
Web Browser a program used to view HTML documents
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