After completing this chapter, you should be able to: - Name and
describe the five fundamental functions that underlie all modern
computers. - Relate how these five functions fit together as
hardware in a - Describe the role of the microprocessor in a
personal computer. - Explain how data of all kinds are
represented in an electronic - Distinguish between primary and
secondary data storage devices. - Describe the wide variety of
input and output devices available for modern computing. -
Explain how specific types of hardware fit different tasks and