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TLE 10 (ICT - CSS)

The document provides definitions of various terms related to computer hardware and peripherals, including anti-static products, BIOS, graphic tablets, and storage devices. It also explains components like joy sticks, LAN cards, multi-testers, and network systems. Additionally, it covers concepts such as operating systems, RAM, software, and USB interfaces.

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TLE 10 (ICT - CSS)

The document provides definitions of various terms related to computer hardware and peripherals, including anti-static products, BIOS, graphic tablets, and storage devices. It also explains components like joy sticks, LAN cards, multi-testers, and network systems. Additionally, it covers concepts such as operating systems, RAM, software, and USB interfaces.

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TLE 10 (ICT - CSS)

Install
peripheral devices
2nd QUARTER of S.Y. 2024-2025
Definition of Terms
Anti-Static – A product that prevents
the buildup of static electricity
BIOS – Basic Input/Output System,
chip that controls the most basic
functions of the computer and
performs a self-test every time you
turn it on.
Graphic tablet – objects are drawn
using a pen or a puck. The puck is
technically a tablet cursor, not a
mouse.
Hard-disk drive – is a storage device
that stores billions of characters of
data on a non-removable disk.
Hardware- refers to the tangible
(things you can touch) components of
a computer system.
Joy Stick - a hand-held control stick
that allows a player to control the
movements of a cursor on a computer
screen or a symbol in a video
game
LAN Card – Local area network
interface card
Multi-tester- is an instrument use to
measure voltage, current and
resistance.
NIC – Network Interface Card–The PC
expansion board that plug into a
personal computer or server and
works with the network operating
system to control the flow of
information over the network.
Network – is a communications
system connecting two or more
computers
OHS – Occupational Health and Safety
Operating System (OS) -software that
controls the allocation and use of
programs and data that a computer
uses
Peers- mean any computer sharing the
same protocol layer with another
computer.
Printer - It is a piece of hardware that
produces a paper copy (also known
as ‘hardcopy’) of the information
generated by the computer.
RAM – Random Access Memory, is a
primary memory. This memory is
used inside the computer to hold
programs and data while it is running
Software – programs and data that a
computer uses.
Static – The discharge of electricity
between two objects with different
electrical potential
USB – Universal Serial Bus, a hardware
interface for low-speed peripherals
such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick,
scanner, printer and telephony
devices

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