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| Computer program or software |
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| A set of detailed instructions that tells the computer exactly what to do. |
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There are six primary components
• Input devices
• The processor
• Memory
• Output devices
• Storage devices
• Communications devices |
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| Where do you find process, storage and memory devices? |
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| Within 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
• Webcam
• Digital camera
• Scanner
• Microphone |
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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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| Examples of hand-held computers |
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| Smart phones, pdas, and tablet pcs. |
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| A metal or plastic device that looks like a pen but used pressure to move pointer on the screen. |
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| A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. |
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| Its sometimes called a system board, and is the main circuit board of the system unit. This is where you attach many electronic components such as the processor, memory, and expansion slots. |
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| Also called a central processing unit, interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer. |
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