Computer Hardware

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Define Computer hardware

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the collection of physical parts of a computer system.

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Is a data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material.

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Hard Disk

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Is a disk drive that uses laser light or electromagnetic waves within or near the visible light spectrum as part of the process of reading or writing data to or from optical discs?

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CD/DVD Drive

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Is a form of computer data storage that stores data and machine code currently being used?

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RAM

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What is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations? Options: USB, ROM, CPU, UPS

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CPU

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What is the main printed circuit board (PCB) found in general purpose microcomputers and other expandable systems that holds and allows communication between many of the crucial electronic components of a system? Options: Video Card, Sound Card, Motherboard, Network Card

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Motherboard

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Is an expansion card which generates a feed of output images to a display. Frequently, these are advertised as discrete or dedicated graphics cards, emphasizing the distinction between these and integrated graphics.

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Graphic Card

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Is a hand-held pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface. This motion is typically translated into the motion of a pointer on a display, which allows a smooth control of the graphical user interface.

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Mouse

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A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer, cable box, video camera, VCR or other video generating device.

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Monitor

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When building a computer, consider first: cost, processor speed, use, RAM.

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