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Hardware 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Central Processing Unit | The CPU is hardware that is considered the "brain" of the computer. It is primarily responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations. |
| Handheld device | A pocket-sized computing device. Example: Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) like the Palm Pilot. |
| Hard drive | A device for storing information in a fixed location within the computer. The equivalent of a filing cabinet in an office, the hard drive is used for storing programs and files. |
| Hardware | The physical parts of the computer: Central processing unit, disk drive, CD-ROM drive, keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers, and keyboard. |
| Input device | Any device within the computer system that allows for information to flow INTO the computer. Example: mouse, microphone, and keyboard. |
| Modem | A communication device that allows the computer to receive information over a telephone or cable line. |
| Output device | Any device which allows information to flow OUT of the computer. Examples: monitor, speakers, and printer. |