Computing Devices

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A machine or device that processes data, performs calculations and conducts operations based on algorithms provided by software and hardware programs. It can input data, process it, store it and produce an output.

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Computer

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A general purpose computer designed for individual use.

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Personal Computer (PC)

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Any small technological device capable of storing and processing data that can be worn on the body.

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Wearable Computer

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Portable touchscreen computers that are larger than smartphones but smaller than laptops.

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Tablet

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Portable computing devices primarily used for communication and accessing mobile applications.

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Smartphone/Mobile Device

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Large, powerful computers designed to handle high volumes of data processing for critical applications in large organizations. Require high-level security measures.

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Mainframe

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Computers that provide services or resources to other computers (clients) over a network. They can use specialized server hardware or can be a regular computer with a server-specific operating system capable of managing network resources.

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Server

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A piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system.

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Input Device

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A piece of computer equipment that receives data from one source and converts it into another form.

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Output Device

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The primary component that executes instructions and processes data.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)