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Computer Science
Midterm Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| input | A device that is used to give/put information into the computer |
| Output | A device that is used to get/take away information from the computer. |
| Motherboard | It contains/holds all the components needed to make a computer operate. |
| CPU (Central Processing Unit) | "Brains of the computer", Controls the actions of the computer. |
| ROM (Read Only Memory) | It gives Instructions/Directions on how to start up. (Non-Volatile) |
| RAM (Random Access Memory) | It temporarily holds and stores data, but when turned off data automatically is deleted. (Volatile) |
| Cooling Fan | Gets cool air from outside into the case. |
| Hard Drive | Permanently Stores Data |
| Heat Sink | A metal piece on top of the CPU to take away heat. |
| Ports | Used to attach External Peripherals to the computer |