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

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Term
Computer program or software
Definition
A set of detailed instruction that tells the computer exactly what to do
Term
Components of a computer
Definition
There are six primary components:
• Control unit
• Arithmetic Logic Unit
• Input Devices
• Memory
• Output Devices
• Storage Devices
Term
Where do find processor, storage
and memory devices
Definition
In a box like case called the system unit.
Term
Input devices
Definition
Is any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs commands and user responses into a computer
-Keyboard, mouse, digital camera, scanner, and microphone
Term
Keyboard
Definition
An input device that you press to put data into a computer, typically has to 101 to 105 keys
Term
Examples of hand held computers
Definition
Smart phones Pdas, and tablet pcs
Term
Stylus
Definition
A metal or plastic device that looks like a pen but used pressure to
move pointer on the screen
Term
System unit
Definition
a case that contains things that the computer uses to process data
Term
Motherboard
Definition
main circuit board of the unit system, this is where you attach components such as processor, memory, and expansion slots
Term
Processor
Definition
carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer
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