Computer Structure

Computer Structure

1. Processor

   • Main component in a computer
   • Processes data and instructions
   • Control Unit
   • ALU
     • Responsible for arithmetic calculations
   • Registers
     • Temporary storage areas in the processor

2. Main Memory

   • Stores data and instructions
     • RAM
     • ROM

3. Output

   • Result of a process that happened
   • Data that a computer sends to the user
   • Monitors, printers, speakers, etc.

4. Input

   • Data a computer recieves

5. Backing Storage