Definition- Devices used to enter
data in to a computer system
ready for processing.
Examples:
Keyboard
Mouse
Microphone
Tracker Ball
Joystick
Touch Pad
TV Remotes
Cameras
Output Devices
Definition- the devices that
produce the information given
from the input device.
Examples:
Monitor
Speakers
Printer
Projector
Screens
Ear/ head Phones
RAM- Internal Memory
Definition- Volatile this means when the
computer is turned off the data is lost. Holds
data that is currently being used. e.g. word
document. stores data that can be changed.
RAM stands for Random Access Memory.
Differences between RAM and ROM: RAM is random
access memory and ROM is read only memory. RAM is
volatile this means it loses contents when switched off
it stores data temporarily, ROM is non volatile. data
cannot be changed on ROM/ data can be changed in
RAM.
ROM- Internal Memory
Definition- Stands for Read Only Memory.
Non Volatile data is not lost when computer is
switched off. ROM can only be read never can
you change it or delete it. Some instuctions
need to be stored, that need to be impossible
to change, e.g BIOS or the programme to run a
computer.
Differences between RAM and ROM: Data
cannot be written to ROM/ data is fixed at
manufacture. RAM holds the data the user is
currently working on. Rom holds the BIOS/
games programms.