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techapp vocab 01
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| input devices | how data such as text, images, or sounds is sent to the processor |
| Output devices | how processed data is seen and/or heard |
| Central Processing Unit | CPU: A chip inside the computer that receives data from input devices and changes it into text, pictures, or sounds |
| Random Access Memory | RAM does not store data while the computer is off. It is memory that can be read and written to. Computers need a lot of RAM to run efficiently. |
| Read-Only Memory | M: ROM contains thROe instructions that start the computer when it is turned on. It’s memory is read only and not written to. |