computer parts
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computer | a machine that can be programmed invented in the 1940's
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personal computer | a pc incluseds a keyboard, mouse,and monitor
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hardware | the computer and all attached equipment are called hardware
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software | software is a set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data
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monitor | a display screen
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mouse | an input device. it moves the cursor on the monitor
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keyboard | the keybaord is a set of keys or buttons that are used to input information and instructions to a computer
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hard drive | The hard drive is the primary storage unit of the computer. It is where the operation system, applications, files and data are stored on a magnetic cylinder.
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CDROM | (Compact Disc Read Only Memory)A CD-ROM is a compact disc used to store data. A CD-ROM can hold up to 650 megabytes of data.
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CDROM drive | The small box with motor and other parts that let the computer read what is on a CD-ROM. It uses a laser to read the CD. It looks for pits and flats.
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data | Data is numbers,letters, pictures, drawings, sounds, orders, payments, stories and other pieces of information. The computer uses software to change data.
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program | Another word for program. It is a list of instructions. It gives the user the ability to create, modify, and save files.
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Operating System | tells the program what to do
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BIOS | wakes up the computer
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Motherboard | holds all the circuitboards
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CPU | Central Processing Unit serving as the brain of the computer
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ROM | Read Only Memery
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RAM | Random Access Memory
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power supply | gets electricty into the computer
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Modem | connect computers to each other
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Port | hardware plugs into it; like keyboard, mouse
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Video Card | allows graphic to be displayed on the monitor
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Power Plug | used to provide power in to the computer and provide power out to the monitor
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Parallel Port(Printer Connector) | a parallel port is an electical connecter that is used to send information on wires at the same time to a printer
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Serial Port | used to connect older or specialized devices sends parts of a message Example: include bar code scanner
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Network Interface Card(NIC) | an ethernet cable connection
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Universal Serial Bus(USB) | universal serial bus is an external bus that transfers Mbps
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