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Computer Basics
Hardware, Software and Safety
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7th Grade
08/29/2015

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COMPUTER

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Is an electronic device that manipulates information or data.

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HARDWARD

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Is any physical part of a computer.
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SOFTWARE


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It sets instruction and tells the hardware what to do.
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PERSONAL COMPUTER


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A computer that is for your personal use.
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SERVER

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Is what gives us information and allows us to

store and share files.

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OPERATING SYSTEM

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Is a system that allows the computer to work.
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COMPUTER CASE (TOWER)

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A case that houses the CPU computer components. Some towers stand up right and other lay down.
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MONITOR

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Is a screen that allows you to see videos and images.
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VIDEO CARD

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Puts video images on the monitor.
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KEYBOARD

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Allows you to search for information, videos, and games.
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ERGONOMICS

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To remove factors of pain by improving productivities and safety in the workplace.
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MOUSE

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Allows you to use the mouse as a sensor.
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OPTICAL MOUSE

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Uses an electrical eye (red beam) as a sensor.
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MECHANICAL MOUSE

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Uses a rolling ball as a sensor.
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Trackball/Touch Pad

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Definition

Are stable and you do not have to move them like you do other mouses.

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OPTICAL DISC DRIVE

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It is used to save information...removable storage.
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ETHERNET PORT

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To be able to connect internet and get onlne.
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MOTHERBOARD

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Definition
It contains most of the important parts of a computer.
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CPU

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Is the central processing unit of a

computer system.

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HEAT SINK

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Definition
Draws heat away from the computer processor or CPU.
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RAM

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Is the random access of memory on your computer system.
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HARD DRIVE

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It keeps all of a computers data...data storage.
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EXPANSION CARDS

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Definition
You can add a video card to a computer for better graphics.
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POWER SUPPLY

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You plug your computer into an outlet for a power supply.
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