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3. processing Unit (CPU): The piece of hardware that handles a computer’s instructions from
5. The register stores information acquired from the arithmetic logic unit.
8. Logic Unit (ALU): The function where the processor performs arithmetic and logical
10. (Advanced Technology eXtended): Industry standard form factor for desktop computers.
12. A short-distance wireless technology used to interconnect a multitude of different devices.
13. Bus: Part of the system bus, the address bus sends address data from the CPU to the memory
14. hardware and software.
15. from overheating.
18. Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS): A semiconductor technology used in most of

1. The smallest unit of measurement used to quantify computer data.
2. A component that can store an electrical charge.
4. chips or microchips. The CMOS chip can store all of the firmware settings and the internal clock
6. Ray Tube (CRT) Monitor: An older style of TV / computer monitor that uses a vacuum,
7. Fan: Electric Fan that is placed inside the chassis to allow for proper ventilation to prevent
9. a single direction.
11. and a phosphorescent screen to project a display.
16. the computer.
17. Bus: Part of the system bus that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware