CP102 Study Guide - Final Guide: Directx, File Transfer Protocol, Application Programming Interface
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Input (gathers data or allows users to enter data) Autonomy: the freedom to work without constant direction and control. Computer data processing device that performs four major functions: Process (manipulates, calculates or organizes that data into info) Output (displays data and info in a form suitable for the user) Storage (saves data and info for later use) Motherboard main circuit board that contains the central electronic components of the computer, including the computer"s processor (cpu), its memory and the many circuit boards that help the computer function. Network interface card (nic) enables your computer to connect with other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection. Random access memory (ram) place in computer where programs and data the computer is currently using are stored. Volatile storage temporary storage; ram is volatile storage b/c it"s entire contents are erased when you turn off the computer.
