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Input:
the transferring of information into a computer system - for our
purposes this will be accomplished when you, the programmer, type
source code at the keyboard or open a previously typed program.
Processing:
the manipulation and control of information within the computer
system. Such manipulations are handled by the Control Unit, the
Arithmetic Logic Unit and Temporary Storage.
Storage:
the means by which information can be "permanently" saved (until
such time as you wish to delete it). This usually occurs on a hard
drive, a diskette or a CD.
Output:
the displaying of information - for our purposes this will be
accomplished when your program displays information on the monitor
or printed on paper.
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