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Terms | Definitions |
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input device | a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device |
hardware | (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system |
software | (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory |
operation system | A program that runs your Computer |
application program | a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task |
output device | displays or prints information produced by a computer. Printers and monitors are examples of output devices. A printer produces a hard copy output while a monitor produces a soft copy output. |
CPU | (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing |
computer | a machine for performing calculations automatically |
storage device | a device that preserves information for retrieval |
RAM | uncastrated adult male sheep |
ROM | (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed |
Supercomputer | a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time |
Mainframe | (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing |
Minicomputer | a digital computer of medium size |
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