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Computer Vocab
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Computer Science
8th Grade
01/26/2017

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Input Devices
Definition
Hardware that puts information into the computer.
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Output Devices
Definition
Hardware that puts out information so you can see it on hear it.
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Keyboard
Definition
Types in information into the computer.
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Mouse
Definition
Device used to drag, scroll. and highlight.
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Monitor
Definition
Device that allows you to see information.
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Speakers
Definition
Device used to hear sound from the computer.
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Motherboard
Definition
Central printed circuit board. Connects to many crucial parts of the system.
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Hard Drive
Definition
Holds your computers software and most of your files.
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CPU-Central Processing Unit
Definition
Acts as the brains of the computer
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PSU-Power Supply Unit
Definition
Converts power from the plug to all the parts of the computers
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RAM-Random Access Memory
Definition
Stores information for running programs. Faster than hard drive.
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GPU-Graphics Processing Unit
Definition
Renders images, animation, and video for the monitor(video games).
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Computer Case
Definition
The "house" of a computer.
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Operating System
Definition
The software that enables you to communicate with the computer(Windows and MacOS usually).
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