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Essential Intro. To Computers
pgs. COM4 - COM10
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Science
10th Grade
09/06/2007

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Term
Computer program or software
Definition
A detail instruction that tell the computer exactly what do
Term
Components of a computer
There six primary components
Definition
input devices


processor(control unit and arithmetic/logic unit)


memory


output devices


Storage devices


communication devices
Term
Components of a computer
There six primary components
Definition
input devices


processor(control unit and arithmetic/logic unit)


memory


output devices


Storage devices


communication devices
Term
Where you find processor memory and storage devices
Definition
In a box like case called the system unit
Term
Input devices
Definition
Any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs commands and user responses
Term
Keyboard
Definition
An input device that contains keys you press to enter data into the computer. Has 101 to 105 keys
Term
Example of handheld devices
Definition
smart phones, PDAs, and tablet PCs
Term
What is a stylus
Definition
A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections.
Term
Mouse
Definition
A pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of your hand with a mouse you can control the pointer
Term
System unit
Definition
a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.
Term
Motherboard
Definition
Is the main circuit board of the system unit it lets you know if you can boot up or not if its dead your system is dead also
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Processor
Definition
CPU(central processing unit)interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
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