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Dual Core Processor
2 processors logically behaving as one-- faster TERM 2
Central Processing Unit
DEFINITION 2 electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer the MOST important component aka processor, brain, micro-processor TERM 3
Memory
DEFINITION 3 consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions SECOND most important component aka RAM TERM 4
NIC
DEFINITION 4 network interface chip aka ethernet card one component of a system unit TERM 5
Motherboard
DEFINITION 5 main piece that houses processing components one component of system unit
Components of a System Unit
- motherboard 2. video display adapter card 3. disk controller card 4. power supply 5. fan 6. ribbon cable 7. NIC
- disk drive TERM 7
GUI
DEFINITION 7 graphical interface unit allows you to interact with software using graphics and icons controls how you enter data and how the screen displays info TERM 8
Components of System software
DEFINITION 8
- Operating System 2. Utility Program TERM 9
Operating System
DEFINITION 9 set of programs that coordinates all activities among computer hardware devices and allows users to run application software TERM 10
Utility Program
DEFINITION 10 allow the suer to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its programs
