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- 3. Another term for display screen.
- 6. A device that controls the movement of the cursor or pointer on a display screen.
- 8. High-speed memory used to store frequently used data so that is can be quickly retrieved by an application.
- 10. Read Only Memory; Memory that stores data and is a permanent part of the computer.
- 12. A silicon chip that contains a CPU.
- 14. The physical components of the computer such as the monitor and system unit.
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- 1. Random Access Memory; Memory that temporarily stores data and instructions.
- 2. The main circuit board of a microcomputer.
- 3. Internal storage areas in the computer.
- 4. A magnetic disk on which you can store computer data.
- 5. The set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer.
- 7. Universal Service Bus; a type of port on the computer to attach peripherals.
- 9. A phone that combines computing,telephone/fax, and networking features.
- 11. A device that can read text or illustrations printed on paper and translate the information into a form the computer can use.
- 13. The Central Processing Unit is the BRAIN of the computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the processor or central processor, the CPU is where most calculations take place.
