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| Hardware | The physical equipment of the computer system. |
| Software | The programs of the computer system; the instructions that tell the hardware what to do. |
| Input Devices | Put information into the computer. |
| Processing Devices | Processes the information that has been entered into the computer |
| Output Devices | Sends information out of the computer. |
| Storage Devices | Store information to be used later. |
| System Software | Controls the operation of the computer |
| Application Software | Allows the user to perform a specific task. |
| Word Processing Software | Creating Text Documents |
| Database Software | Organizing information, like in a filing cabinet. |
| Spreadsheet Software | Organizing information and performing calculations. |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit - The Brains of the Computer |
| Data | Text, Numbers, Sounds and Images entered into a computer to be processed. |
| Hard Copy | A printed, physical copy of output. |
| Hard Disk/Hard Drive | A device that holds information such as software and files. |
| Information Processing Cycle (IPOS) | The practice of handling data consisting of input, process, output and storage. |
| Input | The process of entering data into a computer. |
| Keyboard | Contains letters, numbers, symbols, function keys. Also an input device |
| Laptop Computer | Designed to small and light enough to sit on your lap. |
| Laser Printer | Uses light beams and toner to form words and images on paper. |
| Output | The results of processed data that is displayed in some from. |
| Peripheral Devices | Devices attached to a computer to expand its ability to perform more tasks. |
| RAM | Random Access Memory - temporary memory/storage; is lost when computer is turned off. |
| ROM | Read Only Memory; permanent storage; user cannot change. |
| Scanner | A devices that sends data to a computer to make a hard copy; an input device. |
| Soft Copy | Output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on the monitor. |
