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Define output unit?
In computers, a unit which delivers information from the computer to an external device or from internal storage to external storage
What is a very small computer inside a device?
Embedded computer.
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.
Which device can be connected to the computer and recognized while the computer is running?
Any USB Device, or firewire device such as digital cameras, memory sticks, USB mice, USB keyboards etc...
Draw a table showing generation of computers and their characteristics?
GENERATION TABLE period (1944_1959) (1959_1965) (1965_1970) very small then laptop smaller than much smaller 10 times faster then then 2nd 3rd gener size of computer very huge first computer generation speed of computer low speed 10 times 100 times E PROM more then S RAM faster then 3rd generatin first generation computer main memory magnetic ROM PROM DRAM tape RAM storage device punched magnetic magnetic floppy disk disk storage device tape card and magnetic tape
Why is it important to know how many system words will fit in a primary storage device on a computer?
It is important to know how many system words will fit in a primary storage device on a computer so you know how big of a storage unit you have. The more system words that will fit in a primary storage device, the more memory you have on your computer.
What device provides primary storage in a computer?
Hard drive
The hard disk drive is what kind of storage device?
it is the primary storage unit of a computer
What primary device stores information on the computer?
Primary Device for storing information on the computer would be a hard drive. Temporary Storage would be RAM (Random Access Memory)
Is ram a secondary storage device?
ram is primary storage
Is CD-ROM a primary storage device or a secondary storage device?
yes
Which of the following is used as primary storage device?
The primary mass storage device is your hard drive. The hard drive is what everything you download is normally saved to. It also contains program files and recent activity on the computer.
What is a computer storage drive?
There are two types of storage devices used with computers: a primary storage device, such as RAM, and a secondary storage device, like a hard drive. Secondary storage can be removable, internal, or external storage.
What is difference between primary device and primary storage device?
A primary device would be the main system drive. Almost always a hard drive. A primary storage device might just be another way to refer to it.
What is another name for primary storage devices?
the another name for primary storage is main storage device.
What it as your computer's primary means of storage?
The primary means of storage of a computer is the RAM memory which is a volatile memory.
Which device holds data and instructions when it is not inn use?
Secondary Storage
