The very large disk inside of your CPU. This is where information such as applications and documents can be stored.
Has four basic components: input device, output device, CPU, memory and storage
Example of an input device
Information that comes out of the computer.
A unit attached to the computer that produces a copy on paper.
Example of an output device.
Instructions that run the computer system.
Storage locations for the instructions and data that the computer will use.
The physical elements of a computer system.
An arrangement of letters, figures, symbols, and other keys used to type in characters, commands, and functions into the computer.
Information that is given to the computer.
A storage device that uses laser optics to read data.
The computer screen or VDT.
Example of a storage device.
This is the “brains” or the control center of the computer system.
printer or screen
memory
monitor
hardware
hard drive
computer system
software
CD Rom
output
printer
keyboard
CD, DVD, memory card, SD card, or flash drive
CPU
input
keyboard, mouse, or scanner
