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The tangible, physical equipment that can be seen and touched.   Hardware  
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CPU/Processor speed is measured in...   Hertz (Hz)  
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Intangible set of instructions that tell the computer what to do.   Software  
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External plug-in slots on a computer used to connect peripherals or networking devices.   Ports  
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Data and instructions entered into a computer that enable the computer to perform desired tasks.   Input  
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The most important piece of software is _.   Operating System  
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Looks like a printer, but has many capabilities, such as scanner, printer, copier, and fax machine.   Multifunction Device  
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Programs that coordinate and control the operations of a computer system.   System Software  
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Tracks the online activities of the user   Spyware  
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Information made available to the users.   Output  
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An output device is _.   a monitor  
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Data that has been processed in a manner that makes it useful to the users.   Program  
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Helps you perform a specific task, such as keying a report or creating a spreadsheet.   Application Software  
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Any device that connects to a computer externally.   Peripheral  
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Analyzing problems to correct faults in the system.   Troubleshooting  
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Performs a single maintenance or repair task, such as checking for viruses.   Utility Software  
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The circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components.   Motherboard  
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Improves efficiency and performance on the job and at home.   Productivity Software  
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An example of productivity software is __.   Word  
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Software written specifically to be used at home   Household Use Software  
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An example of household use software is __.   Solitaire  
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Allows the user to work with graphics, audio, and video   Graphics and Multimedia Software  
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An example of graphics and multimedia software is __.   iMovie  
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Makes it possible for people to communicate and share with each other via computers.   Communication Software  
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An example of communications software is __.   Email  
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A printer that produces exceptionally high quality output.   Laser Printer  
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Forms characters in a matter similar to a football scoreboard.   Dot Matrix Printer  
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Physically strikes a ribbon with ink on it against the paper to make an image.   Impact Printer  
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Small storage device that plugs into a USB port on a computer.   Flash Drive  
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What type of program would be good for keeping a budget?   Excel Spreadsheet  
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PowerPoint is what type of software?   Presentation and Productivity  
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Tiny indentations that are burned onto a disc's surface.   Pits  
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The flat areas on a disc's surface.   Lands  
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