A | B |
Printer | An Output Device providing hard copy |
Software | Programs or instructions that tell a computer what to do |
ALU | Part of the microprocessor that does the math |
Control Unit | Part of the microprocessor that works with input and output devices |
RAM | Temporary Memory |
Input Device ONLY | Keyboard |
Memory Measurements | Kilobytes and Megabytes |
Disk Drive | Storage Device |
Touch Screen Monitor | Can be input and output device |
Modem | Gets information over the telephone lines |
CPU | Brain of the computer |
Kilobyte | 1000 bytes of information or 1 page of text |
Byte | Smallest unit of computer memory-holds one character |
Random Access | Way of selecting information WITHOUT going in order - example: CD ROM |
Sequential Access | Going in order to access information example: Tape |
Computer | An electronic device used for input, processing, storage and output |
Hardware | Physical Parts of the Computer |
Hard Copy | Output you can touch - example PAPER |
Microprocessor | Silicon chip where the CPU can be found |
Backup Copy | If a document is very important you would want to make one of these of it |