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Brain of the computer system
Central processing unit (CPU)
Physics and tangible components
Hardware
Stored data and instructions before execution
Memory
Components of computer systems
Software
Hardware
People ware
Data ware
Components of internal hardware
Central processing unit (CPU)
Memory
Components of external hardware
Input hardware
Processing hardware
Storage hardware
Output hardware
Communication hardware
Allows communication between the computer
Input and output unit
A volatile type of Memory
Random-access memory (ram)
Permanently stored instructions that cannot be changed
Read-only memory (rom)
Type of Memory
Internal memory
External memory
Known as auxiliary and non-volatile type memory
Secondary memory
Electronic circuits that sends data and messages
Bus
It attached input and output devices in the computer
Ports
Allows the addition of extra features
Expansion slots
Special temporary storage
Registers
