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| Central Processing Unit (CPU) |
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| The processor, located inside the computer including the control unit, the arithmetic logic unit and the memory unit. |
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| "The brain" of the computer which retrieves instructions and sends signals to the computer. |
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| The arithmetic logic unit |
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| performs the mathematical functions of the system. |
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| contains random access memory (RAM) and read only memory (ROM) |
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| called ASCII consists of 1's and 0's as characters. Each number is a bit. 8 bits is a byte. these are measured in kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes and terabytes. |
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| temporary storage area providing quick access to information. |
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| Keyboard, mouse, joysticks, etc |
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| monitors, printers, speakers, etc. |
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| now extinct, these ports once connected printers to PC's. not they have been replaced by Universal Serial Bus ports (USB). |
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| programs that allow the computer to function for instructional and assistive technology. |
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| Robust and reliable access to current and emerging technologies and digital resources with connectivity for all students, teachers, staff and school leaders" |
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| devices and software that make adaptations to computer systems so that people with physical and/or mental limitations can use them successfully. |
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