Computer Essentials: Basics and Functions

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What are the three basic steps involved in the process of a computer?

Data input, processing, output

Which component of a computer system is often referred to as the 'brain' of the computer?

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

What is the function of storage devices in a computer system?

To provide permanent storage of data and programs

What are peripherals in a computer system?

<p>Physical units attached to the computer such as storage and input/output devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is software in a computer system?

<p>A set of instructions telling the computer what to do</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hardware is any electronic or mechanical part you can ______ or touch

<p>see</p> Signup and view all the answers

A computer system consists of two parts: hardware and ______

<p>software</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main memory holds the instructions and data which are currently being processed by the ______

<p>CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

Input devices enable data to go into the ______'s memory

<p>computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Storage devices (hard drives, DVD drives or flash drives) provide a permanent storage of both data and ______

<p>programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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