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- 4. a device which can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.
- 6. is one of the most essential parts of a computer system. It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory and connectors for input and output devices.
- 8. is a permanent storage medium that is used with computers and other electronic devices.
- 9. is an acronym for random access memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes.
- 10. is an output hardware device that connects to a computer to generate sound.
- 12. is an input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols
- 14. is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper.
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- 1. A printed circuit board controlling output to a display screen.
- 2. a high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit.
- 3. is a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines.
- 5. is a hole or connection found on the front or back of a computer. They allow computers to access external devices such as printers.
- 7. is an input device on laptops and some keyboards. It allows the user to move a cursor with their finger. It can be used in place of an external mouse.
- 11. an instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity.
- 13. is the primary component of a computer that processes instructions.