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Computer Components

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Application Software   Software that does a specific task, such as word processing  
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Computer   An electronic device that performs complex tasks at high speed and with great accuracy; it has 2 main parts- the processor and the memory  
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Disk Drive   A mechanical device that you use to transfer information back and forth between the computers memory and disk  
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Firmware   A kind of system software-instructions that are built into the computer system on ROM chips  
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Floppy Disk   A magnetically coated disk on which information can be stored and retrieved  
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Hard Disk   A large capacity storage area that offers fast access to store and retrieve information  
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Hardware   The group of pats that make up the computer system; it can be seen and touched  
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Keyboard   A device used to enter data and issue commands to the computer  
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Memory (RAM)   The area of the computer that holds the instructions (programs) and information you give it. When you turn off the computer, data disapears  
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Monitor   A screen that displays the information in the computer  
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Operating System   Software that acts as a link between you, application software (program), and hardware  
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Printer   A device that makes a hard copy of data in the computer  
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Processor (CPU)   The part of the computer that processes the instructions in the memory (RAM)  
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ROM   A chip that holds information that cannot be changed  
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System Software   Software that runs the computer  
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Software   Instructions that tell your computer how to perform a task. It is stored on disks in program files. It cannot be seen or touched. There are 2 main kinds: application and software  
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What are 3 objects located on the desktop?   start button, task bar, and icons  
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Taskbar   Bar on the desktop that lets you quickly start programs & easily switch between tasks  
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What does RAM stand for?   Random Access Memory  
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What does CPU stand for?   Computer Processing Unit  
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Stand Alone network   one computer that doesn't share information with other computers  
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Network   2 or more computers linked together to share information/data  
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3 input devices of a computer   keyboard, mouse, and scanner  
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What does ROM stand for?   Read Only Memory  
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