INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
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Input device
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Processing
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Output device
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Storage device
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Detailed explanation-1: -The term backing storage refers to any non-volatile data storage that will retain a computer’s data even after the computer is powered off. Common types of backing storage devices are hard drives, SSD, external hard disk drives, optical media such as CD or DVD, and flash media such as thumbdrives and memory sticks.
Detailed explanation-2: -Computer memory is a physical device which is capable of storing data temporarily or permanently.
Detailed explanation-3: -Computer memory, also known as primary storage, is closely associated with the central processing unit but separate from it. Memory holds the data after it is input to the system and before it is processed; also, memory holds the data after it has been processed but before it has been released to the output device.