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               A keyboard, mouse, microphone, camera, and game controller can provide input.
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               Input is information sent into a computer.                         
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
               The processor follows instructions. Memory holds items being used right now.
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               Storage keeps files for later, even after the power is off.        
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
               A screen, speaker, printer, and vibrating controller can produce output. One device
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               can be both input and output: a touchscreen shows pictures and senses taps.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                        Pause and explain each idea in your own words.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
      What Is a Computer?                                                 14
