Definitions
Processor (CPU – Central Processing Unit)
The brain of the computer.
The brain of the computer.
Processor (CPU – Central Processing Unit)
Hard Drive (Storage Device)
The computer’s long-term storage.
The computer’s long-term storage.
Hard Drive (Storage Device)
Output Devices
Tools that let the computer show or give something to you.
Tools that let the computer show or give something to you.
Output Devices
Operating System (OS)
The computer’s boss or manager.
The computer’s boss or manager.
Operating System (OS)
Input Devices
Tools that let you give the computer instructions or data.
Tools that let you give the computer instructions or data.
Input Devices
Bits
The smallest piece of information a computer can understand.
The smallest piece of information a computer can understand.
Bits
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
The computer’s long-term memory for special instructions.
The computer’s long-term memory for special instructions.
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
RAM (Random Access Memory)
The computer’s short-term memory.
The computer’s short-term memory.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Bytes
A group of 8 bits working together.
A group of 8 bits working together.
Bytes