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1 byte equals 8 bits.

Additional Information

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• In computers, input, processing, and output are the main functions.
• A song being played represents output, as the computer is producing sound for the user.
• Input would be typing or clicking, processing is computations or data handling.

Additional information:

• Output devices include speakers, monitor, and printer.
• Computers convert processed data into user-friendly form via output.

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• The computer mouse was invented and developed by Douglas Engelbart,
•  In 1964, at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI). 
• 1964: The prototype was built.
• 1968: Introduced to the public during the famous "Mother of All Demos".

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A "standalone" computer by definition does not require a network connection to function, as it operates independently. 

A LAN Card (Local Area Network card) is networking hardware used to connect a computer to a network (like the internet or a local office network).

RAM (Random Access Memory) is a crucial component for a computer's basic operation

An operating system (OS) is essential system software that manages the computer's hardware and software resources 

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An extremely small piece of silicon on which integrated circuits are implemented is called a microchip.

It is also commonly known as an integrated circuit (IC), or simply a chip

It is made of silicon.

Used in computers and electronics.

Controls processing functions.

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A device that encodes characters by pressing keys is known as a keyboard

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO KEYBOARD

It is an input device.

It is used to enter text and commands.

Each key represents a character or function.

Christopher Latham Sholes was an American inventor who invented the QWERTY keyboard.

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ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of hardware that stores essential

Hardware: ROM is a physical memory chip (a hardware component).

Firmware: The data on ROM isn't regular software you use; it's firmware—low-level software (like BIOS/UEFI) that tells hardware how to start and interact with the OS.

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Webcams can be built-in computer hardware or peripheral devices and are commonly connected to a device using USB or wireless protocols.

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A hard disk is a secondary storage device used to store data permanently.

RAM and ROM are primary storage (main memory).

Diodes and Semiconductors are basic electronic components.

CD-ROM is a secondary storage device used to store data permanently.

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