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Memory
________ is hardware that stores information for instant retrieval and processing.
Hardware
________ has two categories, internal and external.
input device
A(n) ________ is hardware that is used for entering data into a machine, such as a computer.
Software
________ is a computer program that contains a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
random access memory
The computer uses its ________ (RAM) to hold all the data and instructions required during operations.
output device
A(n) ________ is hardware that is used for producing results from a machine.
Software
________ is also referred to as a program or an application.
Internal storage devices (hard disk drive and solid
state drive)
A computer system includes three main parts
hardware, software, and data
Computer systems include at least four hardware elements
a microprocessor; memory; input and output devices; and data storage devices
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