AP CSP 3 - Introduction to Computers

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input device

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A hardware component that brings information or resources to the computer.

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output

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A hardware component that brings information or resources away from the computer.

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processing device

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A hardware component that processes information within the computer.

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hardware

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The physical parts of a computer.

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motherboard

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The board that connects other devices and circuits together in a computer.

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power supply

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The piece of hardware in a computer that supplies electricity to the computer.

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central processing unit (CPU)

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The hardware piece that is responsible for the computational power of the computer.

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fan

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The piece of hardware in a computer that helps cool it down.

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heat sink

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The hardware device in a computer that spreads out components to help keep it cool.

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random access memory (RAM)

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The temporary memory that works while the computer is on.