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- 8. A peripheral device is a hardware component that is accessible to and controlled by a computer but is not a core component of the computer.
- 9. an input device used to enter characters and functions into a computer system by pres
- 12. a type of nonvolatile memory that erases data in units called blocks and rewrites data at the byte level.
- 14. a type of non-volatile storage device, meaning they retain data even when power is turned off.
- 15. a type of volatile memory, meaning it loses its contents when the power supply is interrupted
- 17. A modem is a conversion device that converts signals from one device into signals another device can read.
- 18. an external hardware output device that takes the electronic data stored on a computer or other device and generates a hard copy.
- 19. the primary hardware component that executes instructions from computer programs and processes data
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- 1. a hardware device that converts alternating current (AC) electricity from the wall outlet into direct current (DC) electricity, which is then distributed to the computer's components
- 2. the main printed circuit board in a computer, acting as the central hub for all other components, allowing them to connect and communicate
- 3. a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or sub networks
- 4. a device that captures images or text from physical documents and converts them into a digital format for storage and editing on a computer.
- 5. a handheld input device used to control the cursor on a computer screen
- 6. an output device that converts electrical signals from a computer into sound waves, allowing users to hear audio output.
- 7. a specialized electronic circuit designed to rapidly process and render graphics and images
- 10. a short-range wireless technology that allows devices to communicate and exchange data without cables or wires
- 11. a physical data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid, rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic
- 13. an output device that displays visual information, like text, images, and videos, generated by a computer
- 15. retains its data even when the power is turned off.
- 16. a small, fast memory that stores frequently accessed data and instructions, acting as a buffer between the CPU and the main memory (RAM) to speed up data retrieval and improve overall system performance.