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A+ Part I Computer Hardware
COMPUTER BASICS
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Introduction to Computers
Overview Basic Functions Terminology Putting it all together
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Basic Functions
Input Processing Output Storage
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Terminology
CPU Motherboard (System Board) IC (Integrated Circuits) Binary Hardware/Software Monitor Printer Peripheral Components Hard Drive Floppy Drive Modem Network Interface Card
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CPU
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Mother Board
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Binary
168
Base 2 numbering system 1 or 0 (ON or OFF) Byte 8 bit 7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
128
64
32
16
8
4
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
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Hardware / Software
Hardware is the physical components Software is the program or codes
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