It acts as a temporary storage area used to swap information for quick use. The greater the cache the faster the computer. A component of the CPU that produces pulses to synchronize computer operations. A first high-level computer language used in business applications. The matching of software and hardware so to ensure that they will work together properly.
Software also carries requirements for it to run properly.
The part of the computer that processes all of the information by using program instructions, it performs all of the arithmetic calculations, and it makes basic decisions using information values. A collection of information stored in an organized form. Character based operating system. Looks similar to a CD, but cannot be read in a CD drive. A CD ROM drive that can read the DVD disks using new laser technology.