Describe the six major categories of hardware, and provide an example of each.

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The six major categories of hardware are as follows. Central processing unit (CPU): The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together (e.g., Intel processor). Primary storage: The computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU) (e.g., RAM). Secondary storage: Equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage (e.g., diskette, hard drive, memory card, CD). Input devices: Equipment used to capture information and commands (e.g., keyboard, scanner). Output devices: Equipment used to see, hear, or otherwise accept the results of information processing requests (e.g., monitor, printer). Communication devices: Equipment used to send information and receive it from one location to another (e.g., modem).

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All of the following are external users of accounting information except:

A. Chief executive officer (CEO). B. Customers. C. Lenders. D. Shareholders. E. Board of directors.

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What is probably the most commonly used form during formal performance appraisal?

A. Checklist B. Graphic Rating Scale C. Ranking D. Narrative E. MBO

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