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C2 Vocabulary 0403

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Control Unit   Retrieves instructions and sends command signals to the rest of the computer system.  
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RAM   Temporary memory designed to hold new data, available only when the computer is on.  
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ROM   Permanent internal memory inside the system Used to store instructions for programs by the manufacturer.  
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Megahertz (MHz)   Expressed processor speed equaling 1 million cycles per second.  
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Input Device   Allows input of data to the computer.  
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Resolution   Clarity of the image on the computer screen.  
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Printer   Outputs data after being processed in hard copy.  
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Dots Per Inch (DPI)   Printer resolution.  
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USB Drive   Provide flexibility in mobile storage devices.  
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Internal Storage   Offered within computer, holding large amounts of information.  
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Parallel Ports   Connects computer to printer.  
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Ethernet Port   Used for high speed connection to internet and other networks.  
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Firewire   Provide quicker connection to transfer information.  
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Moisture Guard   Thin sheet of plastic that protects keyboards from moisture and other debris.  
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PAC Mate   PDA for blind or low-vision individuals.  
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