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Computer Basics SM

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CPU’s Responsibility and Job is?   Fetch Decode Execute  
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It is fast storage used to hold data   Memory  
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Storage is Measured in   Bytes  
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Absolutely vital to the operation of a computer   Power Supply  
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This is a large-capacity storage used to hold information such as programs and documents   Hard Disk  
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Basic software that allows the user to interface with the computer   Operating system  
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Used to record and play audio by converting analog sounds to digital   Sound card  
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an interface that allows a computer to communicate with peripheral equipment   Ports  
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Every PC has a this containing a vibrating crystal that all components synchronize properly   Real – Time Clock  
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Translates image data from the computer into a format that can be displayed by the monitor   Graphics Card  
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Provides stable, consistent way for applications to deal with the hardware without having to know all the hardware details Manages the hardware and software resources   The Operating Sytems two purposes  
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Speed is measured in   Hertz  
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