Computer+definitions++CG

> CPU (Central Processing Unit)
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 * 1) ******Process******to perform a series of operations on a set of data. For example, your computer's CPU processes information sent to it by various programs.
 * 1) **Input**
 * 2) ****Output**** to transfer (information) from internal storage to an external medium.
 * 3) ****Hardware**** The machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system.
 * 4) **monitor** (output device) a device that displays signals on a computer screen.
 * 5) **keyboard** (input device)the like.a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard.
 * 6) **printer** (output device)
 * 7) **scanner** (input device)
 * 8) **mouse** (input device)
 * 9) **speakers** (output device) output devices for sound
 * 10) **camera** (input device)
 * 11) ****Software**** software consists of lines of code written by computer programmers
 * 12) **program**is a software program that runs on your computer. Web browsers, e-mail programs, word processors, games, and utilities are all applications.
 * 13) **script**a list of commands that are executed by a certain program or scripting engine. Scripts may be used to automate processes on a local computer or to generate Web pages on the Web.
 * 14) **application program**executable software that runs on a computer.
 * 15) **operating system software** (Apple mac OS, Windows)
 * 16) **applications**
 * 17) **boot**
 * 18) ****Storage Device**** a device used to store (keep or hold) digital data or information, as a hard disk or CD.
 * 19) **hard drive**
 * 20) **RAM** (Random Access Memory)
 * 21) **ROM** (Read Only Memory)