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