Five Primary Computer Operations

1: Input
Whatever is put in to a computer system.

HARDWARE:
	Keyboard
	Mouse
	Microphone

SOFTWARE:
	Operating system
	Device drivers



2: Process
Manipulation a computer does to transform data into information.

HARDWARE:
	Motherboard
	CPU
	RAM (Main Memory)

SOFTWARE:
	Operating system
	Application software



3. Storage
Temporary or primary storage is the computer circuitry that temporarily 
holds data waiting to be processed. Permanent or secondary storage is the 
area in the computer where data or information is held permanently.

HARDWARE:
	Primary Storage:
		RAM (Main Memory)

	Secondary Storage:
		Hard disk
		Floppy disk
		CD ROM
		Magnetic Tape

SOFTWARE:
	Operating system
	Device Drivers



4: Output
Anything that is output from the computer system, the results of processing.

HARDWARE:
	Monitor
	Printer
	Speakers

SOFTWARE:
	Operating system
	Device drivers



5: Communication
Extension capability:  Data maybe input from afar, processed in a remote 
area, stored in different locations, or output in other places.

HARDWARE:
	Modem
	Network Card
	Infrared devices

SOFTWARE:
	Operating system
	Networking software
	Application software