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computers and computer systems

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arithmetic/ logic unit (AU)   the part of the cnetral processing unit that preforms arithmetic computations and logica operations.  
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Binary   machine language that is only made up of 0's and 1's  
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bit   in binary, a bit represents a zero or one.  
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Bios ROM   a type of computer chip where instructuins for starting up the computer are stored.  
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byte   another word for character, generally represents eight bits.  
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central processing unit (CPU)   also know as the micro-processor;the brains of the computer  
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circut board   a thin plate or board that contains electronic computers.  
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computer   electronic device that receives, processes, and stores data and produces a result.  
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control unit   the part of the central processing unit that controls the flow of information through the processr  
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data   infomation entered into the computer to be processed that consist of text, numbers, sounds, and images.  
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dul- core processor   a single chip that contains two sepeerate processors.  
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embedded computers   similar in principle to operation systems suchs as windows or linux, embedded operating systems are smaller and generally less capable than desktop operating system.  
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file allocation table   a special log on a magnetic storage disk where each track is labeled and given a location  
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hard disks   used to store data into the computer; removable versions are available.  
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hardware   then actual machine-wires, transistors, and circuits- in a computer system.  
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information   output produced by the computer.  
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memory   short term or long term way to store a file or information.  
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moble devices   small general- purpose computers that can generally fit into the palm of your hand.  
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motherboard   curcuit board mounted in a computer case that contains integral components.  
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mulitcore processor   an expantion that provides for more than two processorws.  
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network drive   a hard drive or a tape drive located on the computer other than the user's local system.  
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notebook computers   small personal computers that contain the monitor with a built-in keyboard; also called laptop computers.  
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random acess memory(RAM)   short term memory located on the motherboard that the computer can read from and write temporarily.  
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read-only memory(ROM)   stores specific intructions needed for the computer operations.  
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remote storage   used to extend disk space on a server aqnd eliminate the addition of more hard disk or other storage devices.  
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server   a general-purpose computer that can support few users or hundreds of users; variations include file server, database serve, web server.  
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software   instructions or programs for controlkling the computer.  
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supercomputer   fastest type of computer; used for specialized applications to process enormous amoput of data.  
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tablet PC   Personal computer similar in size and thickness to a notepad; used with a stylus or digital pen on a touch screen.  
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tracks   cicles on a magnetic storage device where data is stored or retrieved.  
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