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name three pieces of computer hardware
mouse,keyboard moniter
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name three types of computer hardware
motherboard,cpu,ram
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name three output devices
moniter,printer,speaker
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name three input devices
keyboard,mouse,scanner
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what is the job of a computer case?
A computer case provides two things for a computer. First, it provides a standardized format for the installation of non-vendor-specific hardware. Secondly, it protects that hardware and helps to keep it cool.
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what is the job of the motherboard?
A motherboard is one of the most essential parts of a computer system. It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory and connectors for input and output devices.
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what is the job of the power supply?
A power supply is a hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device. It receives power from an electrical outlet and converts the current from AC (alternating current) to DC (direct current), which is what the computer requires. It als
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what is the job of the central processing unit
A central processing unit (CPU) is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output operations specified by the instructions
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what is the job of bois?
Short for Basic Input/Output System, the BIOS (pronounced bye-oss) is a ROM chip located on all motherboards that allows you to access and set up your computer system at the most basic level. In the picture below, is an example of what a BIOS chip ma
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what is the job of the ram?
RAM is an acronym for random access memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes.
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what is the job of the hardrive
A hard disk drive , hard disk, hard drive or fixed disk is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks coated with magnetic material.
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four things that may stop a computer from working
1) power problems 2)faulty ram 3)failed parts 4) incorrect jumper settings
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name three types of computer hardware

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name three output devices

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name three input devices

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what is the job of a computer case?

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