Input - Output - Processing- Storage

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

A small circuit board (microprocessor) or brains of the computer that controls all the work done by a computer; most important part of a computer

Cloud Storage

An Internet service that provides remote storage to computer users.

CPU

Central Processing Unit

computer.

A machine of many parts that work together. It follows a set of instructions to change and store data

hard drive

Most common storage device inside a computer

hardware

Physical parts of a computer that a person can touch with his or her hands. Examples include a keyboard, mouse or monitor.

software

Programs that give instructions to a computer

RAM

Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable, and resides on the motherboard.

ROM

Read Only Memory

storage

Refers to saving the data for later use

output

Refers to the way a user gets data from a computer, such as reading a text message, printing a report, or viewing photos on a monitor

input

Refers to the way a user puts data into a computer

operating systems (OS)

Software that controls the basic operations of the computer

SSD

The type of hard drive that has no moving parts, so it is more efficient, runs with no noise, emits little heat, and requires little power.

Flash Drive (Jump Drive)

Type of storage device that does not need constant power

Binary number

a number written in the binary system, a system that uses only two digits, 0s and 1s.

A keyboard is an example of an...

input device

Electronic pen likes a sports analyst uses is an example of an

input device

A Printer is an example of an

output device

The hard drive is a ________ an example of a

storage device