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Unit 2 Michelle Igle
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Software | Programs which can be used on a particular computer system. |
| Peripherals | Input devices attached to the CPU. |
| Main memory | Sections that holds programs and data while they are executed or processed. |
| Hard drive (also known as hard dis) | Magnetic device used to store information. |
| Hardware | Physical parts that make up a computer system. |
| Input | The information which is present to the computer. |
| Ports | Sockets into which an external device may be connected. |
| Output | Result produced by a computer. |
| Central processing unit (CPU) | The brain of the computer. |