ITC: Unit 3-6 Review

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What is hardware?

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The tangible, physical parts of the computer and related devices.

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What are the main units of a computer?

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Processor, Main Storage, Input, Output, Other Hardware.

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What does the Control Unit do?

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Directs the flow of instructions and data inside the CPU.

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What is RAM?

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Random Access Memory; stores data and instructions for processing; volatile.

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What is Cache Memory?

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A high-speed holding area for information that is frequently used by the CPU.

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What is ROM?

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Read Only Memory; contains stored instructions that a computer requires to do basic operations; non-volatile.

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What is CMOS?

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Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor; provides information every time a computer is turned on.

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What is an input device?

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A device used to send data to a computer.

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What is an output device?

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A device used to send data from a computer to other devices.

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What is the purpose of other hardware?

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To store data permanently, outside the primary storage.