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Computer system   refers to the computer and other support devices  
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Central processing unit   where the processing of information takes place  
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Control unit   responsible for retrieving instructions, and sending command signals to the rest of the computer  
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Arithmetic logic unit   is the sector of the computer that performs the mathematical calculations required in data processing  
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What does a memory unit do   allows for storage of information  
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How many different types of memory units are there, and what are they called   Ram and Rom  
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What is RAM   ram is temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available only when the computer is turned on.  
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What is ROM   is permanent internal memory inside the system, is inaccessible by the user and is used to store the instructions that are installed or programmed at the manufacture  
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What is binary coding system   is the code that is used for information exchange in computers, made up of zeros and ones  
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What is a bit   is the smallest unit of binary information a zero or a one  
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What is a byte   eight bits equal a byte which will represent one letter or number  
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What is processer speed expressed in   megahertz  
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What is an input device and list examples   allow for the input of data into the computer example keyboard mouse scanners graphic tablets, microphones digital cameras  
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What does hard disk drive do   internal storage holds large amounts of information?  
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What does cdrom stand for   compact disc read only memory  
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What does cd-rw stand for   compact disc-rewritable, allows for recording of data, but also allows for editing  
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