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Flash Cards to help review for Mr. Dean's Applied Skills Class Hardware Quiz

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The physical components of a computer usually contained within the computer's main case or tower.   Hardware  
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A set of instructions written in computer code that tells your device's hardware what to do, the computer's "programs".   Software  
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A portable hard drive that plugs into a USB port.   USB Flash Drive  
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The hardware component of a computer where it stores data for long-term use. It contains a hard, disk-shaped platter made of a magnetic material, and uses magnets to store digital data on the platter.   Hard Drive  
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Short for Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory that is used for short-term data storage.   RAM  
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Short for Central Processing Unit, a chip that functions as the brains of the computer.   CPU  
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Also called a logic board or mainboard, a board with electrical circuits printed on it that holds many components essential for a computer’s function, like the CPU and graphics card.   Motherboard  
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A hardware card in your computer that processes and outputs images to the computer's monitor.   Graphics Card  
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A hardware card in your computer that processes and outputs sound. It can work with both the internal and external speakers to provide sound.   Sound Card  
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Examples of this are a Scanner, Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone, and USB Drive.   Input Device  
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Examples of this are a Monitor, Printer, Speakers, Headphones, USB Drive   Output Device  
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A set of typewriter like keys that enable you to input information or data into a computer.   Keyboard  
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The TV Like device of a computer you look at to see information.   Monitor  
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This controls the movement of the cursor on a Monitor.   Mouse  
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