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Programs that users open and work with to accomplish tasks or play games.
Software
Hertz
Binary
Operating System
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Stores all documents, digital content and the operating system.Computer long-term memory.
CPU
Motherboard
Harddrive
RAM
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A computer designed for a single user. Examples: Laptop, desktop, smart phone, etc.
Personal Computer
Operating System
Binary
Transistor
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The physical parts of the computer
Input and output devices
Operating System
Software
Hardware
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Sends signals to control the other parts of the computer and interacts with all the programs and applications.
Harddrive
CPU
RAM
Motherboard
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Master program that manages the interactions between hardware and software. (MacOSX, Windows10)
CPU
RAM
Operating System
Motherboard
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Networking device that directs traffic and data between the internet and all devices connected to it.
Wire
Printer
USB port
Router
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Stores information in a computer (data for programs and apps) Computer’s short-term memory for fast access.
Harddrive
Motherboard
RAM
CPU
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TV screen that shows you what you are doing on your computer.
Keyboard
Monitor / Screen
Speakers
Mouse
10
Copies the information onto paper, photocopies and scans pages.
Wire
USB port
Router
Printer
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Connects the components of the computer together in one place, allowing all parts to communicate with one another.
Motherboard
RAM
Harddrive
CPU
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Hardware that shows us what the software is doing. Examples: Monitor, speakers, printer, etc.
RAM
Input
Transistor
Output
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Hardware that lets users interact with the software. Example: Keyboard, microphone, mouse, etc.
Motherboard
Hardware
Input
Output
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Controls the input and output of sound signals. It processes the sounds on the computer.
Motherboard
Speakers
Sound card
CPU
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Contains letters, numbers, and symbols. It is used for entering information into the computer.
Monitor / Screen
Mouse
Keyboard
Speakers
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Programming language that uses lines of text written under each other Examples: Python, JavaScript, HTML
Machine Code
Text-based programming
Operating system
Visual-based programming
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Controls what is shown on the computer monitor and helps to display images on the screen
Computer Screen
Graphics card
Motherboard
CPU
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The code sent by CPU using (0s) and (1s)
Machine code
Operating System
Binary code
Software
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Programming language that uses blocks to create algorithms. Examples: Scratch or Blockly
Text-based programming
Visual-based programming
Operating system
Machine Code
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Allows a person to connect an electronic device to a computer.
Router
USB port
Wire
Printer
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Make it possible for us to hear the sounds the computer makes.
Monitor / Screen
Mouse
Speakers
Keyboard
