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The group of parts that make up the computer system.
Hardware can be seen and touched. |
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An electronic device that performs complex tasks at high speeds and with great accuracy.
There are two main parts of a computer: the Processor and the Memory. |
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| The part of the computer that processes the instructions in the memory. |
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The area of the computer that holds the instructions (programs) and information you give it.
When you turn the computer off, everything in the RAM disappears. |
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A chip that holds information that can not be changed. |
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| A mechanical device that you use to transfer information back and forth between the computer memory and a disk. |
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A magnetically coated disk on which information can be stored and retrieved. |
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A large capacity storage area that offers fast access to store and retrieve information. |
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A screen that displays the information in the computer. |
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A device used to enter data and issue commands to the computer. |
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A device that makes a hard copy of data in the computer. |
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A small, hand-held device used to control the pointer on the screen. |
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