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| Computer Program/Software |
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| A set of detailed instructions that tells the computer exactly what to do. |
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There are 6 primary components -
Input devices
output devices
storage devices
communication devices
processor
memory |
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| Where do you find the processor, memory & storage devices ? |
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| In a box-like case called the system unit. |
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| any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands and user responses into a computer. (keyboard, mouse, digital camera, scanner, microphone, & webcam) |
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An input device that contains keys you press to enter data into the computer.
A desktop computer keyboard typically has 101 to 105 keys. |
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| Example of a handheld computer |
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| PDA (personal digital assistant) |
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| A small metal orplastic device that looks like a ballpoint pen, but uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections. |
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| A pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of your hand. With a mouse, you control the movement of the pointer, often called the mouse pointer, on the screen and make selections from the screen. (We have laser mice, not optical) |
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| A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. |
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| Motherboard (system board) |
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| The main circuit board of the system unit. This is where you attach axtra components.(Processor, memory, expansion slots) |
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| Processor (Central Processin Unit or CPU) |
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| Interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer. |
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