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- 3. to start up. The CPU accesses the BIOS
- 7. Card
- 8. Drive
- 11. pre-installed on Windows-based
- 16. Access Memory; Memory that
- 18. i.e., the memory and microprocessor.
- 20. Device
- 23. physical components of the computer
- 26. silicon chip that contains a CPU.
- 27. type of printer that utilizes a laser beam to
- 29. storage areas in the computer.
- 32. computer device, such as a CD-ROM drive or printer, that is not part of the essential
- 33. is OK, the BIOS loads the operating system into the computer's memory and finishes the boot-up process.
- 35. term for display screen
- 36. and locates all your devices. If
- 37. type of printer that works by spraying
- 38. layer refers to a DVD recording technology that provides users with 8.5GB of recording space (as opposed to 4.7GB of space) on a standard DVD+R discs).
- 40. per second.
- 42. is a permanent part of the computer.
- 44. memory used to store frequently
- 48. to attach peripherals.
- 49. stores data and instructions.
- 51. device that feeds data into a computer, such as a keyboard or mouse.
- 53. data so that is can be quickly retrieved
- 54. phone that combines computing,
- 55. One MHz represents one million
- 56. for DVD+Recordable, a recordable DVD format similar to CD-R. A DVD+R can only record data once and then the data becomes permanent on the disc.
- 57. Disk
- 59. Phone
- 60. computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the processor or central processor, the CPU is where most calculations take place.
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- 1. or pointer on a display screen.
- 2. your results with unlimited access to millions of flashcards, games and more.
- 4. in the desired shapes.
- 5. BIOS then checks all your hardware
- 6. Devices
- 9. Storage Devices
- 10. an image on a drum.
- 11. Computers; Computers that normally use windows.
- 12. device that can read text or illustrations
- 13. (not on Macs) that the computer
- 14. Printer
- 15. together tapes drives, cdr's, cdrw's,
- 17. format of DVD designed for the storage of highdefinition video and data.
- 19. Service Bus; a type of port on the
- 21. for backup.
- 22. in the ink's path direct the ink onto the
- 24. before the operating system is loaded.
- 25. ink at a sheet of paper. Magnetized
- 28. Thousand MegaHertz processor.
- 30. attaches to the USB port.
- 31. Only Memory; Memory that stores data
- 34. and networking features.
- 39. expansion board that enables a computer to manipulate and output sounds.
- 41. to enter data into a computer.
- 42. computer made by Apple.
- 43. screens, loudspeakers, and printers.
- 45. on paper and translate the information into a form the computer can use.
- 46. for "Basic Input/Output System." A
- 47. an application.
- 48. an account to see the rest. It’s free!
- 50. small, easy to use, portable storage device
- 52. Printer
- 58. any device that holds large amounts of
- 59. as the monitor and system unit.