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Chapter 1

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Name 3 input devices.   Mouse, keyboard, microphone  
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Name 3 output devices.   Printer, speakers, monitor  
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Name 3 input/output ports.   PS/2, USB, Parallel  
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What is ESD, and how do you prevent it?   ESD stands for electro-static discharge, and you ground yourself to prevent it.  
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What does PC stand for, and who patented it?   PC stands for personal computer, and IBM patented it.  
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what is the CPU's main function?   The CPU acts as the brain of the computer, and controls all functions.  
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What do peripheral devices do?   They perform basic I/O functions.  
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What is the system unit?   It houses all of the system components that make the PC work. It is always beige.  
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What is the hard drive?   The primary long-term storage device for the PC.  
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What is the motherboard?   It is the main connection for PC components.  
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