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Computing Cycle

Test your knowledge of computers and how they work!

AB
PrinterAn Output Device providing hard copy
SoftwarePrograms or instructions that tell a computer what to do
ALUPart of the microprocessor that does the math
Control UnitPart of the microprocessor that works with input and output devices
RAMTemporary Memory
Input Device ONLYKeyboard
Memory MeasurementsKilobytes and Megabytes
Disk DriveStorage Device
Touch Screen MonitorCan be input and output device
ModemGets information over the telephone lines
CPUBrain of the computer
Kilobyte1000 bytes of information or 1 page of text
ByteSmallest unit of computer memory-holds one character
Random AccessWay of selecting information WITHOUT going in order - example: CD ROM
Sequential AccessGoing in order to access information example: Tape
ComputerAn electronic device used for input, processing, storage and output
HardwarePhysical Parts of the Computer
Hard CopyOutput you can touch - example PAPER
MicroprocessorSilicon chip where the CPU can be found
Backup CopyIf a document is very important you would want to make one of these of it

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