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| Computer | An electronic device that receives, processes, stores, and produces an output. |
| Computer Case | The metal and plastic case that houses the main system components of the computer. |
| Desktop computer | Designed to be small enough to be used on a desktop. |
| Hard copy | A printed copy of output |
| Hardware | The physical parts of a computer. |
| Input | The process of entering information into a computer. |
| Input Device | Hardware that allows you to enter information into a computer. |
| Keyboard | Contains numbers, letters, symbols, and function keys; looks like a typewriter. |
| Laptop computer | Designed to be small enough to be used on your lap. |
| Monitor | Screen that displays information such as text, numbers, and images |
| Mouse | A hand-held device used to select and move items on a screen. |
| Notebook/Tablet | Designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable. |
| Output | Displays the results of processing. |
| Output Device | Hardware that allows your computer to communicate with the user. |
| Printer | A device that produces a paper copy of information from a computer. This copy is called a hard copy. |
| Scanner | Sends data, often photos, to a computer to make a hard copy. |
| Speakers | Allow you to hear voice, music, and other sounds from your computer. |
| Soft copy | A machine readable form of data displayed on a screen. |
| Data | Text, numbers, sounds, and images entered into the computer to be processed |
