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Nick Mirabile
Computer parts
Question | Answer |
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computer | a machine that can be programed invented in the 1940s |
personal computer | a personal computer that inclcudes a keybaord mouse monitor |
hardware ` | the computer and all atached equipment |
monitor | a personal computer that inclcudes a keebaord mouse monitor |
hardware ` | the coputer and all atached equipment |
monitor | a display screen |
keyboard | a set of keys |
program | another name for software |
hard drive | the primary storage unit it is stored on a magnetetic disk |
CD-ROM | a computer disk that can hold up to 650 megabytes of data |
CD-ROM drive | a small box that lets the computer read what is on the cd it used lazers to read it |
Data | data is pieces of information |
software | its a list of instroutions has the ability to change or create data |
operating system | it tells systems what to do |
BIOS | it wakes up the computer |
motherboard | hold all the circuitboards together |
CPU | it is the brain of the computer |
ROM RAM | ROM=read only memory RAM=random Access memory |
modem | connects computers |
powersupply | the power supply gives the computer power |
port | hardware plugs into it |
video card | allows graphics to be displayed on the monitor |
power plug | used to bring power to the computer |
parallel port | it send the information to the printer |
serial port | used to conetent older devices |
NIC | enternet cable |
USB | a port that tranfers MBPS |