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Computer and Computer Systems

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arithmetic/logic unit   the part of the central processing unit that performs arithmetic computations and logical operations  
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central processing unit   also known as the brains of the computer  
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circuit board   a thin plate or board that contains electronic components  
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computer   electronic device that receives processes and stores data  
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control unit   the part of the central processing unit that control the flow of information through the processor  
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data   information entered into the computer to be processed that consist of text numbers sounds and images  
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hard disk   a data storage unit inside a computer that can store a large quantity of data  
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hardware   the actual machine  
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information   output produced by a computer  
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memory   short term or long termway to store a file or information  
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mobile devices   small general purpose computers that can be generally fit into the palm of your hand  
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motherboard   circuit board mounted in a computer case that contains integral components  
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notebook computers   small personal computers that contain the monitor with a built in keyboard  
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random access memory   short term memory located on the motherboard that the computer can read from and write to temporairly  
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read-only memory   store specific instruction needed for a computer operations  
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server   a general purpose computer that can support a few or hundreds of users  
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software   instruction or program for controlling the computer  
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supercomputer   fastest type of the computer used for specialized applications to process enormous amounts of data  
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tablet pc   personal computer similar in size and thickness to a notepad  
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USB flashdrive   a small removable data storage device  
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