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Arithmetic/logic unit (ALU)
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Section of central processing unit that performs arithmetic computations and logical operations.
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Binary
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Machine language that is made up of only 0s and 1s
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Bit
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A single zero or a single one in machine language
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BIOS ROM
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A type of computer chip where instructions for starting up the computer are stored
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Byte
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A single character in computer language; eight bits are equal to one byte
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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Microprocessor that is the brains of the computer
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Circuit Board
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Thin plate or board that contains electronic components
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Control Unit
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Coordinates all of the processor’s activities
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Computer
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An electronic device that receives data (input), processes data, stores data, and produces a result (output).
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Data
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Text, numbers, sound, images, or video
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Dual-Core Processor:
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A single chip that contains two separate processors
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Embedded Computers
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Perform specific tasks and can be found in a range of devices such as a digital watch or an MP3 player
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File Allocation Table (FAT):
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A special log on a magnetic storage disk where each track is labeled and given a location
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Hard disks
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Used to store data inside the computer; removable versions also available
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Hardware
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The actual machine—wires, transistors, and circuits—in a computer system
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