Processing Devices Flashcards
1
Q
The circuit board housing the memory and the central processing unit.
A
Motherboard
2
Q
Manipulates input data into the information needed by the users.
A
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3
Q
Also known as Random Access Memory or RAM. It is a series of electronic elements that act as temporary storage of data and program instructions while the instructions are being processed by the CPU.
A
Memory
4
Q
These make up the CPU and the memory; these are electronic devices that contain many microscopic pathways designed to carry electrical currents.
A
Chips