Computer Systems

Computer Systems

1. Input

   • any piece of computer hardware
   • used to provide data to a computer

2. Output

   • any piece of computer hardware
   • used to tell the end results of the data that ha been processed

3. Storage

   • a piece of computer equipment
   • used to store data

4. Peripherals

   • a peripheral device is defined as a computer device
   • it is not part of the essential system
     • such as a printer or a keyboard

5. Memory

   • a part of a computer that stores data

6. embedded

   • designed for a specific purpose
     • like MP3 players or spacecrafts

7. magnetic

   • used for backup of important files from the hard disc
   • for the long term storage and archiving of data

8. solid state

   • use non-volatile random access memory
     • to store data efficiently

9. optical

   • use lasers
   • scan the surface of a disc that has to be spinning
     • made from metal or plastic

10. CPU

    • the purpose of CPU is to proccess data
    • searching, calculating and stuff like that take place here

11. RAM

    • fast and temporary type of memory
    • programs, applications and data can be stored

12. processing

    • Carrying out a set of instructions.