3. The central processing unit (CPU) and the main memory are examples of hardware components. All programs must be brought into main memorybefore they can be executed. 4. 5. 6. When the power is switched off, everything in main memory is lost. Secondary storage provides permanent storage for information. Hard disks, flash drives, flo ppy disks, ZIP disks, CD-ROMs, and tapes are examples of secondary storage. 7. Input to the computer is done vila an input device. Two common input devices are the keyboard and the mouse. 8. The computer sends its outputs to an output device, such as the computerscreen. 9. Software are programs run by the computer. 10. The operating system monitors the overall activity of the computer and pro ides services 1. The most basic language of a computer is a sequence of os and 1s called machine language. Every computer directly understands its own machine language. 12. A bit is a binary digit, 0 or 1