9th What is computing Vocab

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Computer

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A person or device that makes calculations, stores data, and executes instructions according to a program.

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Hardware

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The physical components of a computer.

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Software

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Programs that can be run on a computer.

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Input Devices

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Computing devices that are used to take in information from a user or another device.

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Output Devices

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Computing devices that are used to send computer data to the user.

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Operating System (OS)

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The primary software that runs applications and manages all the hardware, memory and other software on a computer.

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File System

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A method of organizing files and retrieving them from storage.

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File

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A digital container that holds information or data on a computer.

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Motherboard

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A circuit board with ports and sockets used to connect the main devices of a computer.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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The core component of a device that accepts and executes instructions.