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Walkowiak - Hardware

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show False - Mainframes store massive amounts of information  
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show False - A floppy disk is a storage device  
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show False - CPU stands for Central Processing Unit  
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show True  
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show True  
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show False - A touchpad is pressure and motion sensitive  
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show False - A scanner turns a picture into pixels  
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show True  
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T or F: A hard disk is the primary device that a computer uses to store information   show
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T or F: The term FAX stands for frequently asked examples.   show
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show False - Compact Disk stands for Read Only Memory  
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Supercomputers are used to do things like __?__.   show
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A __?__ is similar to a TV screen for viewing information from the computer.   show
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Computer speakers are used to generate __?__.   show
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The __?__ computer is portable, and contains a monitor, computer case, and keyboard.   show
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The keyboard is a(an) ___?___ device that lets you communicate with your computer   show
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show Mouse  
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Using a __?___ allows you to record sounds as input to your computer.   show
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show Pointing stick  
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show Modem  
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show Network  
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Laser printers uses __?__ to form images on a page.   show
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These devices allow you to exchange information between computers or to make back-ups of files.   show
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The ___?___ is the master control program that works like a traffic cop to direct traffic and keep everything flowing smoothly inside your computer.   show
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This device regulates the amount of electricity that flows to the computer and prevents high-voltage surges from damaging a computer.   show
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show The part II essay on the technology I think has impacted our society the most. I will give 2 reasons why I think this and give supporting details.  
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