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What is the case called which houses the processor memory and storage devices in a computer?
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It's commonly called the CPU, Central Processing Unit.
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Is a HDD computer device a input or an output?
It is neither. In addition to input devices and output devices, there are devices called storage devices. The hard drive of a computer is a storage device: it contains the operating system and any data or program files used by the computer.
When is it called when a computer processor constantly checks the status of input and output devices?
Polling.
The computer needs additional components called peripheral devices to accomplish its input output and storage functions?
Yes, any computer will need a number of basic components to function, and a number of peripheral devices. Its basic components are a motherboard, processor and memory. A computer will also need a monitor, harddrive and keyboard to function properly. Peripheral devices for input include a keyboard, mouse, webcam, scanner or drawing pad. Output devices include a monitor or printer.
What are some examples of input processor and output devices?
Input Devices are keyboard, joysticks, mouse... etc.... whatever we are using to interact with the computer are called input device... Output Devices are Monitor, Printer, Scanner.....etc....whatever we recieving results or outcomes for our input from the computer is called output devices.....
What are the fundamentals of a computer?
The four fundamental parts of the computer are Processor, Memory, Input devices, and Output devices. Typically, they are tied together by something called a Bus (there may be more than one of any of the preceding).
What is the part of the computer where you can save information to a disk?
Computer data storage, often called storage or memory, refers to computer components, devices, and recording media that retain digital data used for computing for some interval of time. (Source: wikipedia)
The processor uses temporary storage called to temporarily hold both data and instructions while it is processing them?
The processor uses temporary storage called primary storage, to temporarily hold both data and instructions while it is processing them. Another word for primary storage is called memory.
What is a processor card and what does it do?
At the heart of every computer is one or more processors. While some hand held devices like mobile phones have the processor fixed to the main circuit board there are computers that allow you to change the number and speed of the processors in the computer. This versatility is done by fixing the processor to a business card sized card. This card is called a processor card
What is the main chip in a computer called?
processor
Why external devices are called auxiliary devices?
computer
Does the processor uses permanent storage sometimes called secondary storage to hold both data and instructions while it is processing them?
False, the processor does not use permanent storage to hold both data and instructions while it is processing them. The processor uses temporary storage to hold data and instructions.
Is space on the computer's storage devices that simuates additional RAM?
That's called 'virtual' memory. The computer 'borrows' some unused hard-disc space to supplement the built-in RAM
