What makes A Computer, A computer? / Verified Questions with Correct Answers.Terms in this set (19)
Computer:
A machine that receives inputs, processes them, stores some of them and produces outputs. It works faster than the average human brain.
Input Device:
A device or component that allows data to be given to a computer.
Output Device:
Any device or component that receives information from a computer or the information provided by the computer.
Algorithm:
A precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer.
Processing:
Following a series of steps to accomplish an end product. When computers run algorithms they are processing data to produce output.
CPU:
Central Processing Unit. It is the master chip that controls all the other parts of the computer. All the commands the computer uses in the CPU are represented with 1's and 0's or on and off electrical signals.
Storage:
The process of saving something for future use. The retention of retrievable data on a computer or other electronic system; memory.
Hard Disk Drive:
It is an electromechanical data storage device that stores and retrieves digital information. Information is stored long term.
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