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| The physical components that make up the computer and othe devices connected to the computer. |
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| Computer programs designed to perform specific tasks. |
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| Computer programs designed to manage basic operations such as starting and stopping the computer. |
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| used to enter informatio into the computer. |
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| displays or prints information produced by a computer. |
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| the device that processes data into information. |
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| the device that saves data so it can be used again. |
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| a pointing device used primarily with graphical interfaces. |
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| a type of memory that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices. Ram memory is volatile. |
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| a type of memory that is used tostore permanent data and instructions because it is nonvolatile. |
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| output viewed on the monitor |
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| a printed page of text or graphics. |
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| CPU (Central Processing Unit) |
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| the "brains" of the computer where the work is done. |
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| A printer that strikes the paper in order to form an image. |
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True or False System software is designed to manage basic operations such as starting and shutting down the computer. |
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True or False The physical makeup of the computer includes peripheral devices such as cables and speakers. |
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True or False The output device that allows data to be produced as hard copy is the monitor. |
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True or False Read Only Memory (ROM) contains permanent memory that stores infromation. |
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Identify the Application Software to use To complete a payroll for a business. |
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| To write a memo to staff members using voice input use ________ software. |
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