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Computer components

This presentation centers on the functional components of a computer – input and output devices, memory, storage and the central processing unit or CPU. We'll see the function of each component and the information flows between them. We'll distinguish between program and data files and describe embedded computers and differentiate between special and general purpose computers. That will lead us to the differences between RAM, ROM and flash memory. We'll also say a bit about the impact of technology change on computer design.

Keywords:: RAM vs. ROM vs. flash memory, memory, special vs. general purpose computer, none, embedded computer, computer components (input devices, program file and data files, output devices, storage and CPU), information flow between them, technology trends

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Academic Support Services / Library and Information Services / Information and Communication Technology Literacy / Information Literacy Standards

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Material Type:: Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:: July 22, 2011
Date Modified in MERLOT:: June 22, 2016
Author:: Larry Press, CSUDH
Submitter:: Larry Press

Primary Audience:: High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
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Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States