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Computer Components

The document lists and describes 14 common computer components: (1) a scanner that converts paper documents to digital images, (2) the CPU or processor that runs programs, (3) RAM for short-term memory, (4) expansion cards that add functionality, (5) a power supply that converts electricity, (6) an optical drive that reads/writes CDs/DVDs, (7) a hard drive for long-term storage, (8) a motherboard that connects components, (9) speakers that output sound, (10) a monitor that displays visual information, (11) a keyboard for typing input, (12) a mouse for interacting with visuals, (13) an external hard

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Computer Components

The document lists and describes 14 common computer components: (1) a scanner that converts paper documents to digital images, (2) the CPU or processor that runs programs, (3) RAM for short-term memory, (4) expansion cards that add functionality, (5) a power supply that converts electricity, (6) an optical drive that reads/writes CDs/DVDs, (7) a hard drive for long-term storage, (8) a motherboard that connects components, (9) speakers that output sound, (10) a monitor that displays visual information, (11) a keyboard for typing input, (12) a mouse for interacting with visuals, (13) an external hard

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Computer Components:

(1) Scanner: An input device that can convert the contents of a paper document into a digital image that can be
stored in the computer.
(2) CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the processor: The "brain" of the computer where programs are run. It is one
of the most expensive parts of the hardware. Modern CPUs can perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
(3) RAM (Random Access Memory): The computer's high-speed, short-term memory. It temporarily stores data
and instructions for programs that run on the computer.
(4) Expansion Cards: Circuit boards that can be inserted to add functionality to a computer system (for example:
network, sound, or video cards).
(5) Power Supply: Converts electricity from the wall into the form that the other computer components use.
(6) Optical Drive: An input/output device that reads data from and writes data to CDs and DVDs.
(7) Hard Drive: An input/output device that serves as the long-term storage memory of the computer. There are
two primary kinds: mechanical drives that use a mechanical arm to read and write data on a rotating disk, and
"solid state" drives that have no moving parts.
(8) Motherboard: A circuit board that holds and connects various components of the computer and allows their
communication.
(9) Speaker: An input/output device that outputs sound from the computer.
(10) Monitor: An input/output device that displays information visually. Generally, monitors are output devices
where the computer visually displays information. Touchscreens combine the functions of output and input.
(11) Keyboard: An input device on which the user can type to communicate with the computer.
(12) Mouse: An input device that allows the user to interact with visual objects displayed on the monitor.
(13) External Hard Drive: An input/output device that serves as an extra hard drive used for additional or backup
storage.
(14) Printer: An output device that can transfer digital data onto paper.

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