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COMPUTERS INSIDE-OUT

By: Ruben
COMPUTER
• An electric device for storing data. Makes decisions according to the input
given.
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KEYBOARD
• Panel of keys to operate a computer. A keyboard is an input device for
mostly letters and numbers.
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COOLING DEVICES
• A device (fan) that cools the inside of the computer. This prevents the
computer form overheating and shutting down.
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RAM
• Memory that can be accessed randomly to make everything run smoothly.
The more RAM your computer has the more things you can do at once.
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INPUT
Is information that goes into the computer. Examples of input devices are
mouse and keyboard.
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MOUSE
The mouse is an input device that moves the curser on the screen to diffiert
places. It is most often used on personal computers.
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OS
Operating system for the computer. Tells each open system what to do.
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CPU
CPU in the abbreviation for computer processing unit. This unit makes most of
the calculations.
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OUTPUT
Any computer generated info on the screen or printed. The screen and a
printer are both forms of output.
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HARD DRIVE
Primary computer storage for saving all kinds of info. Usually works with one or
more disks that spin to save and accesses info.
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MOTHERBOARD
Place where things such ass the mouse, keyboard and screen are plugged
into. The board sends instructions to each component.
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MICROPROCESSOR
Processes the binary data as input and provides results as output. Usually works
with one integrated circuit.
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HARDWARE
Is the term used for all physical parts of the computer. Examples are mouse,
keyboard, computer case, screen and printer.
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SOFTWARE
Is a set of instructions and documents that tells the computer how to perform a
task. The software is the interface between the hardware and user applicatios.
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