0
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) - is the 'brains' of the computer... the main circuit board. The VDU (Visual Display Unit) - is the monitor or screen that the computer displays information on.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoInteresting question.
Visual Display Terminal and Visual Display Unit.
Many years ago computer terminals (the thing you sit in front of and type) were based on Teletypes - ie there was a mechanical keyboard which printed your typing on paper as the keystrokes were sent over the wire to the computer. the computers responses were also typed on the same paper. (sometimes confusing).
To improve speed and save on paper the display of the user input and computer output was changed to be on a screen. On some this was orange print, on other makes it was green. The original devices were text only - no graphics. This was called a VDT to distinguish them from the old physical terminals. The term VDU came into common use a few years later as graphics became available. An employee with a VDT could only work with text, one with a VDU also had (limited) graphics support.
The terms today are pretty much interchangeable and as far as I know VDT is more or less an obsolete term.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoCPU - central processing unit
VDU - visual display unit (monitor )
Anonymous
The CPU is the brain of the computer while the VDU is
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is VDU hardware or software?
A VDU is hardware.
Full form of-vdu in the subject computer?
The Full Form Of VDU is "VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT"
What does vdu stand for in computer terms?
VDU stands for Visual Display Unit - The technical term for the computer's monitor.
What is CPU cycle time?
The CPU cycle time is the time between start up and shutdown
What are the key factors for effective VDU use?
bcvv
Give atleast 10 differences between microprocessors and CPUs?
CPU are microprocessors.
What is the function of the VDU?
The VDU serves as a graphical interface between the user and the computer. it allows the user to see what he or she is doing in a comprehensive manner.
What are differences between a bus and a register that are present in the CPU?
Major difference between Bus and Register is that B for Bus while R for Register
What does the abbreviation 'VDU' stand for?
VDU stands for Visual Display Unit
What is another name for monitor?
nothing
Is a vdu a software?
No it is not.
Is a vdu input?
No it is not.
Is VDU hardware or software?
A VDU is hardware.
Can you give me technology words?
Mechanism Lever Trigger Caper Computing Random Access Memory CPU GPU Monitor VDU ( I am unsure of whether you meant Computing / Building Technology so I included both)
How do you measure a VDU?
Diagonally
VDU is basic part of a computer What is VDU?
The Video Display Unit is more commonly known as the monitor or screen.
Full form of-vdu in the subject computer?
The Full Form Of VDU is "VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT"
