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| section of central processing unit that performs arithmetic computions and logical operations | Arithmetic/logic unit(ALU)
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| machine language that is made up of only Os and 1s | Binary
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| a single zero or a single one in machine language | bit
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| a type of computer chip where instructions for starting up the computer are stored | BIOS ROM
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| a a sigle character in computer language; eight bits are equal to one byte | byte
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| microprocessor that is the brains of the computer | central processing unit(CPU)
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| thin plate or board that contains electronic components | circuit board
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| an electronic device that recieves data(input) , processes data, stores data, and produces a result(output) | computer
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| coordinates all of the processor's activities | control unit
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| text, numbers, sound, images, or video | data
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| a single chip that contains two seperate processors | dual-core processor
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| perform specific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or MP3 player | embedded computers
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| a special log on a magnetic storage disk where each track is labeled and given a location | file allocation table(FAT)
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| used to store data inside the computer; removable versions available | hard disks
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| the actual machine-wires, transistors, and ciruits-in computer system | hardware
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| output produced by the computer | information
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| short term or long term way to store a file or information | memory
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| small general-purpose computers that can generly fit into the palm of your hand | mobile devices
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| circuit board mounted in a computer case that contains integral components | motherboard
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| an expansion that provides for more than two seperate processors | multicore processor
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| a hard drive or a tape drive located on a computer other than the user's local system | network drive
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| small personal computers that contain the moitor with a built-in keyboard; also called laptop computers | notebook computers
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| short term memory located on the motherboard that the computer can read from and write to temporarily | random access memory(RAM)
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| stores specific instructions needed forcomputer operations | read-only memory(ROM)
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| used to extend disk space on a server and eliminate the addition of more hard disk or other storage devices | remote storage
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| a general-purpose computer that can support a few users of hundreds of users; variations includefile server, database server, and web server | server
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| instructions or programs for controlling the computer | software
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| fastest type of computer; used for specialized applicationsto process enormous amounts of data | super computer
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| personal computer similar in size and thickness to a notepad; used with a stylus or digital pen on a touch screen | tablet pc
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| circles on a magnetic storage device where data is stored or retrieved | tracks
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| small removable solid-state storage device | USB flash drive
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