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28 Cards in this Set
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refers to a computers physical components
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hardware
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refers to a set of instructions that directs the hardware to acomplish a task
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software
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the typ of data that a computer processes
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digital
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technology that converst analog data to digital data
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binary
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a 0 our a 1 in the binary number system
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bit
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a series of 8 bits
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byte
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characters defined by patterns
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coding scheme
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the most widly used coding scheme in personal computers
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ASCII
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stores hardware components
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computer case
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most important component of the computer
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CPU
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data is transferred serially, which means one bit follows the next
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Serial
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-transmits data in , most often used by printers, the widest port on the back on computer
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parallel
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used for high-speed multi media devices such as digital camcorders
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FireWire
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provides an interface for devices such as: headphones, speakers or microphones
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sound
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-provides and interface for rnet cable and networks
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Ethernet
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provides an interface for a keyboard and mouse
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PS/2
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can provide faster transfer rates than usb or FireWire
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eSATA
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a digital interface standard to convert analog signals into digital signals.
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DVI-
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ranges in size of MB or GB starting at 128 MB and going to 2GB
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RAM
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basic input/output system
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BOIS
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a pair of prongs on the motherboard that act as a switch that closes or opens an electrical circuit
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jumper
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carries information from one section of the motherboard, or hardware device to another
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BUS
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expansion slot used for a video card
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AGP
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one thousand bytes, on milklion bytes, one bilione bytes
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KB,MB,GB
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an electrical charge that can build up on the surfac if insulating materials, such as clothing or plastic
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ESD-Electrostatic discharge
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ground bracelet,ground mat, static shielding bag
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Prevention of ESD
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Provides a row of power outlets and ab on/off switch that protects equitment from overvoltages
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Surge protecteor
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provides power during a blackout
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Uninterruptable power supply
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