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Computer Science Vocabulary
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Computer Science
7th Grade
08/30/2016

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Term
input devices
Definition
Hardware that is used to put information into the computer such as a mouse, keyboard, and microphone.
Term
output devices
Definition
Hardware that is used to put out information so you can see or hear it such as a printer, camera, headphones and speakers.
Term
keyboard
Definition
Input device used to type information into computer
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mouse
Definition
Input device used to click, drag, scroll, and highlight.
Term
monitor
Definition
Output device that allows you to see information.
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speakers
Definition
Output device used to hear sound from the computer.
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motherboard
Definition
The circuit board which connects to most parts of the PC.
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hard drive
Definition
Permanent storage for your files.
Term
CPU- central processing unit
Definition
The brains of your computer.
Term
PSU- power supply unit
Definition
Converts power from the plug to all parts of the computer.
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RAM- random access memory
Definition
Temporary storage.
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GPU- Graphics processing unit
Definition
Renders videos for the monitor.
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case
Definition
The house of the computer.
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Operating system
Definition
Software used to use the computer.
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