The document discusses fundamental concepts of computers, including the main processing unit, temporary storage, input devices, and data storage methods. It highlights the importance of the CPU in determining performance and describes various input/output devices used to interact with the system. Additionally, it mentions older storage devices and their characteristics.

1. Basic Concepts
on Computer Fundamentals
by: Jenny B. Verzosa

3. What was the biggest advance that
led to modern computers?

4. What is the main processing unit of
computer which determines the
performance of the computer?

5. It is one of most important part
of computer. It stores
information temporarily.
The more computer have it,
the more faster computer
works

6. A set of instructions in ROM
used to start most basic
services of computer
system.

7. The space provided on
motherboard used to
increase functionality of
computer.

8. Used to type something or
input information to the
computer.
Connects to the system via
cable or wireless
connections

9. It is the most common input
device used to give
instructions to computer
It can be connected via
cable or wireless media

10. It stores data magnetically.
Disk covered by means of
plastic coat.
Older storage device
having less storage
capacity

11. A mechanism to run disks.
It is a fixed media storage
device.
Data stored magnetically
Mostly internal but some
are external
media.

13. It used to display the
information on the screen.
Connected through VGA
cable.

14. It takes the information
from the PC and transfers
it to the paper of different
sizes.

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