Central Processing Unit (CPU): One of the things

that make the computer so powerful and useful to

people today is their processing. The processors

can execute many tasks much faster than humans.

The higher the speed of the CPU, the faster the

system will process information.

Memory: Enables a computer to store data and

program temporarily. Random access memoryy

(RAM) is an example of a temporary storage. RAM

is not used for storage when the computer is

turned off. It is different from disk space, which is

the amount of storage space available on the

computer's hard disk.

Mass storage device: Allows a computer to

permanently retain large amounts of data.

Common mass storage devices include disk drives

and tape drives.

Communication device: Facilitates communication

by using a specific media. The most commonly used

communication device is a modem.