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| CPU | Central Processing Unit, that processes data into useful information |
| Input Device | Any control device that is used to get information into the computer's CPU |
| Monitor | A computer output device that resembles a television screen |
| Computer Bit | The smallest piece of information that a computer can use |
| Pixel | The smallest picture element |
| Binary Code | A two-digit code used to store and work with letters, numbers, pictures and sound |
| Megabyte | Million characters (510 pages) |
| Computer Byte | An information unit made up of eight bits |
| Output Device | Equipment that receives information from the CPU |
| ROM | Read Only Memory contains permanent instructions that enable the computer's CPU to control the computer |
| Kilobyte | Thousands characters (half a page) |
| RAM | Random Access Memory is a chip made for temporary storage of information (programs, data in use) |
| Gigabyte | Billion characters |
| Motherboard | Main circuit board in the computer |
| Megahertz | Measures the speed of the processor |
| Processing | Receives input, stores, manipulates and can output information |
| BUS | Electrical pathways connecting major computer components |
| Input | Process of moving information into a computers system (keyboard, mouse, disk drive, hard drive) |
| BIOS | Basic Input/Output System-software that controls functions of a computer |
| Data | Facts, such as numbers and symbols, that are put into the computer |
