| A | B |
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| tower | The motherboard and the microprocessor, the hard disk, and the cards that expand the capabilities of the motherboard are inside this. |
| monitor | Device that displays the output from a computer. |
| keyboard | The most frequently used input device. |
| specifications | Technical details about each component. |
| processor | Responsible for executing instructions to process data. |
| RAM | Temporarily holds programs and data while the computer is on. |
| hard disk drive and DVD | Storage media used for storing files permanently. |
| operating system | Special software that controls instructions and data and how results are displayed, allocates system resources, manages storage space, maintains security, and detects equipment failure. |
