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ROMRead-Only Memory
CPUThe brain of the computer
MotherboardThe main circuit board of the computer.
Peripheral DeviceUsed to transfer data into or out of the computer.
SpeakersOutput Device
Operating SystemThe main control program of a computer
BitA single digit number in base-2 (0 or 1) and is the smallest unit of computer data.
Intranet:An Intranet is an internal or private Internet used strictly within a company, university, etc.
RAMIt is the working space used by the computer to hold the program that is currently running
MicroprocessorAn integrated circuit on a single chip that makes up the CPU of the computer.
ModemA peripheral device that connects computers to each other for sending communications via the telephone lines.
KeyboardThe most common type of input device
MouseUsed to control the on screen pointer by pointing and clicking, double-clicking, or dragging objects on screen.
Anitvirus ProgramA program that scans disks and memory for viruses, detects them, and removes them.
MonitorA device that displays text and graphics generated by a computer.
ModemA peripheral device that connects computers to each other for sending communications via the telephone lines.
ComputerA machine composed of electronic devices used to process data.
Electronic MailA system for exchanging written, voice, messages through a network.
HardwareThe physical components of a computer
InternetIt consists of thousands of networks and computers located worldwide.

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