ICT- input and output devices

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