Components
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- 5. Hard drives are used to store both operating systems and user files, such as photos, music, documents, and videos
- 8. an output device that displays information from a computer on a screen.
- 9. a hardware component that processes images and videos on a computer
- 11. a kind of memory that retains data in the absence of a power supply.
- 14. a semiconductor-based storage device, which typically uses NAND flash memory to save persistent data.
- 15. an input device used to enter characters and functions into the computer system by pressing buttons, or keys
- 16. A peripheral device is a device that connects to a computer to expand its functionality. They can be used for input, output, or storage.
- 18. a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks
- 19. A type of computer memory that stores permanent data that can’t easily be modified
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- 1. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances
- 2. A modem connects your home to the internet by converting digital signals from your devices into analog signals
- 3. a device that converts physical documents into digital files that can be stored and edited on a computer
- 4. a device that prints documents and images onto paper or other materials.
- 6. A mouse is a small device that a computer user pushes across a desk surface in order to point to a place on a display screen and to select one or more actions to take from that position
- 7. A computer's short-term memory that stores data and instructions
- 8. A piece of hardware that connects a computer's internal components, distributes power, and allows them to communicate
- 10. The main part of a computer that controls its operation
- 12. a hardware device that converts AC electricity into DC electricity and then distributes it to the rest of the computer.
- 13. an output gear that connects to a computer to produce sound resultant
- 17. a temporary storage area that holds copies of frequently used data