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 | There are many parts that work together to make a computer work. |
 | Physical parts of the computer, including processor and memory chips, input/output devices, tapes, disks, modems, cable, etc. |
 | The Central Processing Unit |
 | The CPU - The chip or chips that interpret and execute program instructions and manage the functions of input, output, and storage devices. |
 | Contains the major components of the computer. It helps protect them. |
 | Front of the Computer Case. |
 | Inside the Computer Case. |
 | A display screen to provide "output" to the user. It is where you view the information you are working on. |
 | Connects the computer to the monitor. It is a circuit board attached t5o the motherboard that contains the memory and other circuitry necessary to send information to the monitor for display on screen. |
 | Used to enter information into the computer and for giving commands. |
 | An input device operated by rolling its ball across a flat surface. The mouse is used to control the onscreen pointer by pointing and clicking, double-clicking, or dragging objects on the screen. |
 | A pressure-sensitive and motion sensitive device used in place of a mouse. |
 | The drive that plays CDs and reads data that has been stored on the CD. |
 | Compat Disk - A type of optical storage device. |
 | A device that holds a removable floppy disk when in use; read/write heads read and write data to the diskette. |
 | Magnetic storage device in the computer. |
 | Random Access Memory RAM is a computer's temporary memory, which exists as chips on the motherboard near the CPU. It stores data or programs wh |
 | An output device that produces a hard copy on paper. It gives information to the user in printed form. |
 | An input device that converts a pattern of printed bars into a number that a computer can read. The are often used by businesses to quickly input price and product information. |
 | A device that allows pictures to be placed into a computer. |
 | Allows the user to record sounds as input to their computer. |
 | Used to generate or reproduce voice, music, and other sounds. |
 | Connects the speakers and microphone to the computer. |
 | The place where the computer is connected to the phone line. |
 | A circuit board that connects the computer to the rest of the network usually using special cables. |
 | Programs that ell the computer what to do. It provides instructions that the CPU will need to carry out. |
 | Mircrosoft DOS (Disk Operating System) is a command line user interface. MS-DOS 1.0 was released in 1981 for IBM computers. |
 | A family of operation systems developed and produced by Microsoft Corp. It provides a software graphical user interface (GUI) used on IBM and compatible computers. |
