IntroTechicsVS17

> The central processor of a computer is also known as the, "central processing unit." This processor handles all the basic system instructions, such as processing input and running.
 * Know these terms**
 * ** computer **
 * **input** - {Microphone, Scanner, Mouse, Joystick, Camera}
 * **** process - **** A processor, or "microprocessor," is a small chip that resides in other electronic devices. Its basic job is to receive and provide the appropriate. While this may seem like a simple task, modern processors can handle trillions of calculations per second.
 * **output** - {Printer, Projector, Speaker}
 * **storage unit** - {Main Memory, Secondary Storage, Floppy Disc, Hard Disc, CD ROM's, Zip Disc's}
 * **** CPU - **** Central Processing Unit
 * **ROM** - ROM is memory containing hardwired instructions that the computer uses when it boots up, before the system software loads.
 * **RAM** - Every time you open it gets loaded into the RAM. This is because reading data from the RAM is much faster than reading data from the hard drive. Running programs from the RAM of the computer allows them to function without any lag time. The more RAM your computer has, the more data can be loaded from the hard drive into the RAM, which can effectively speed up your computer. In fact, adding RAM can be more beneficial to your computer's performance than upgrading the CPU.