Computer Functions Flashcards
1
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Processor-
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(CPU) is the logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer.
2
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RAM-
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This is read and write memory. System and application software use RAM to store information
3
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Graphics card-
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is responsible for rendering an image to your monitor, it does this by converting data into a signal your monitor can understand.
4
Q
Scanner-
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When a document is scanned, it is converted into a digital format. Scanners work in conjunction with computer software programs, which import data from the scanner.
5
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Digital camera-
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is a camera that captures photographs in digital memory.