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unit 2 katherine
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 | 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 | the brain of the computer |