____ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processed data (information).
memory
The case of the system unit, sometimes called the ____, is made of metal or plastic and protects the internal electronic components from damage.
chassis
A ____ has pins on opposite sides of the circuit board that connect together to form one set of contacts.
SIMM (single inline memory module)
A(n) ____ module, which is a small circuit board where RAM chips usually reside is inserted into the motherboard.
memory
In the machine cycle steps, the term ____ refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute.
decoding
____ size is the number of bits the processor can interpret and execute at a given time.
word
Together, the four basic operations or a processor (fetching, decoding, executing, and storing) comprise a(n) ____ cycle.
machine
A(n) ____ is an opening inside the system unit in which additional equipment can be installed.
bay
A special type of serial port that connects the system unit to a musical instrument, such as an electronic keyboard, is called a(n) ____ port.
