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CRHS: Computer Tech-Lesson 2

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Coding system that computers of all types and brands can translate.   American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)  
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In binary code, this represents a zero or one.   Bit  
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Another word for character; represented by eight bits.   Byte  
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Disk that can store up to 680 MB of data; datat can only be read from it.   CD-ROM  
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Also known as the microprocessor; the brains of the computer.   Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
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Digital Versatile Disk; vidio output can be stored on this.   DVD  
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A data storage unit inside a computer that can store a large quantity of data, but cannot easily be removed from the computer.   Hard disk drive  
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Enable the user to input data and commands into the computer.   Input devices  
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Where data is stroed on the computer's motherboard.   Memory  
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A circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components.   Motherboard  
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A disk drive located on another computer or server that provides space you can use for data storage.   Network drive  
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Enable the computer to give you the results of the processed data.   Output devices  
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Where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis.   Random access memory (RAM)  
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Permanent storage; instructions are burned onto chips by the manufacturer.   Read-only memory (ROM)  
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It controls the speed of the central processing unit.   System clock  
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