| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Input | The data that is entered into a computer. |
| Processing | The manipulation of data by a microprocessor or embedded processor according to instructions given to it by a program or embedded in the chip itself. |
| Storage | In computing, any device in which (or on which) information is stored. |
| Output | The computer generated information that is displayed to the user in some discernible form such as a screen display, printed page, or sound. |
| Hardware | The physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel such as the keyboard, monitor, and computer case. |
| Software | The programs and data that make computer hardware function. |
| Microprocessor | The main processing unit of a computer or information processing device; the "brains" of the machine carrying out instructions, performing calculations, and interacting with the components used to operate the computer. |
| Motherboard | This is the circuit board that enables all four components (input, storage, processing, and output) to interact with each other. |
| RAM | The memory that is available on a computer for storing data and programs currently being processed. It is automatically erased when the power is turned off. |
| ROM | Stored permanent systems instructions, which are never changed; it holds its contents even when the power is turned off. |
| Hard Drive | The main device that a computer uses to store information. |
| Optical Drive | Optical Discs are used to store computer or media data. Common formats include, CD RW, DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-ray. |
| Removable Media | A portable device allowing for the storage of computer data. |
| Data | An item or items of information. |
| Media | The physical material (whether it be paper, hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD, or anything similar) used for storing computer-based information. |
| Download | To transfer files or data from one computer to another. |
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