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Computer Basics Unit 1

TermDefinition
Tower Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards
CPU (Central Processing Unit) Where the processing in a computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer
Input Devices Units that gather information and transform that information in ta series of electronic signals for the computer
Keyboard An arrangement of letters, number and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer
Mouse An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen
Sound Card A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept audio input, play sound files, and produce audio out put through speakers or headphones
Modem A device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines, cables and wireless connections
Output Devices Devices that display, print, or transmit the results or processing from the computers memory
Monitor Display devices that form an image by converting electrical signals fro the computer into points of color light on the screen
Storage Devices Used to keep data when the power tot he computer is turned off
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