| A | B |
|---|
| computer | machine that changes information with 4 basic actions |
| information processing cycle | 5 steps of a computer system |
| secondary storage | permanent memory |
| random access memory | temporary memory |
| read only memory | primary memory |
| peripherals | extra hardware in a computer system |
| systems software | Windows |
| application software | specialized programs |
| software | detailed instructions for the computer |
| hardware | computer's physical parts |
| input | 1st step of a computer cycle; putting raw info into the computer |
| processing | computer changing data |
| output | results of processing data |
| storage | computer saving information |
| primary storage | ROM |
| byte | 8 bits |
| bits | a single character |
