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    The document summarizes the major components of a microcomputer and their functions: 1) It identifies 5 key components - the monitor for output, CPU for processing, RAM and ROM for storage, and keyboard for input. 2) The CPU executes instructions and controls operations, RAM temporarily stores programs and data during use, and ROM contains basic input/output programs. 3) Important terms are defined, with the CPU controlling computer functions, RAM temporarily holding programs and data, and ROM providing basic input/output programs.

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    The document summarizes the major components of a microcomputer and their functions: 1) It identifies 5 key components - the monitor for output, CPU for processing, RAM and ROM for storage, and keyboard for input. 2) The CPU executes instructions and controls operations, RAM temporarily stores programs and data during use, and ROM contains basic input/output programs. 3) Important terms are defined, with the CPU controlling computer functions, RAM temporarily holding programs and data, and ROM providing basic input/output programs.

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    MAJOR MICROCOMPUTER COMPONENTS

    The captions identify each computer component and the elements of the processing cycle to
    which it relates (input, processing, output, storage).

    Monitor
    - output

    3 components
    CPU
    RAM
    ROM

    Disk Drive storage input


    and output

    Keyboard Input

    TERM
    CPU

    RAM
    ROM
    Keyboard

    IMPORTANT TERMS
    DEFINITION
    Central Processing Unit Contains the computer chip which executes
    program instructions, controls computer operations, and manipulates data
    stored in memory.
    Random Access Memory The program, data, and output are placed here
    by the computer during a work session.
    Read Only Memory A built in program that directs and controls the basic
    input and output of the system.
    A device used to enter data and direct operations of a program.

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