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- 3. Bus Part of the system bus, the address bus sends address data from the CPU to the memory in a single direction.
- 4. The smallest unit of measurement used to quantify computer data.
- 6. Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) A semiconductor technology used in most of today’s chips or microchips. The CMOS chip can store all of the firmware settings and the internal clock of the computer.
- 7. Technology eXtended) Industry standard form factor for desktop computers.
- 8. A component that can store an electrical charge.
- 10. processing Unit (CPU) The piece of hardware that handles a computer’s instructions from other hardware and software.
- 11. Tube (CRT) Monitor An older style of TV / computer monitor that uses a vacuum, electrons, and a phosphorescent screen to project a display.
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- 1. The register stores information acquired from the arithmetic logic unit.
- 2. Logic Unit (ALU) The function where the processor performs arithmetic and logical operations.
- 5. A short-distance wireless technology used to interconnect a multitude of different devices.
- 8. Bus Part of the system bus that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware devices.
- 9. fan Electric Fan that is placed inside the chassis to allow for proper ventilation to prevent components from overheating.
