Unit 1 Key Terms Revision

Front

Physical parts of a computer system.

Back

Hardware

Front

Programs and applications that run on a computer

Back

Software

Front

Hardware that enters data into a computer.

Back

Input device

Front

Hardware that displays or produces results

Back

Output Device

Front

Brain of the computer; processes instructions

Back

CPU

Front

Temporary memory for current tasks

Back

RAM

Front

Permanent memory storing essential instructions

Back

ROM

Front

Software that manages hardware and basic operations

Back

System Software

Front

Software used to perform specific tasks for users

Back

Application Software

Front

Software managing hardware, software, and users

Back

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