The document discusses several key components of a computer system: 1) A monitor displays images generated by the computer without producing a permanent record using a liquid crystal display or cathode ray tube. 2) The central processing unit (CPU) executes computer programs and has changed dramatically in form over time but remained the same in fundamental operation. 3) Main memory retains digital data for computing and provides information retention, one of the core computer functions along with the CPU. 4) CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs are optical disc storage media that can store computer data and multimedia applications, with DVDs storing over 6 times as much data as CDs. 5) A printer produces hard copies of electronic documents stored