| A | B |
|---|
| Input | Communicates with the computer |
| Processing | Executes instructions and performs calculations |
| Output | Communicates with you |
| Storage | Holds Information |
| scanner | input |
| keyboard | input |
| microphone | input |
| modem | input |
| mouse | input |
| touch screen | input |
| RAM | temporary memory while computer is on |
| ROM | permanent memory, holds instructions to start computer |
| dot matrix printer | output |
| laser printer | output |
| monitor | output |
| sound synthesizers | output |
| floppy disk | storage |
| hard drive | storage |
| CD ROMS | storage |
| software | programs that tells the computer what to do |
| Hard copy | a printed copy of output |
| Soft copy | copy that is viewed from the screen |
| virus protector | a program that protects a computer from damage |
| hardware | touchable, physical equipment |
| software | programs that tell the computer what to do |
