pro ram's instructions The timing mechanism within a computer that synchronizes its operations 27 Also called clock rate, the speed at which a microprocessor executes This is the process by which a computer retrieves a program instruction from its memory, determines what actions the instruction dictates, and carries out hose actions List the Steps for machine cycle a hardware port or peripheral port is a hole or connection found on the front or back of a computer. Ports allow computers to access external devices such as printers Storage System consist of and 28 29 30 31 32 type of mass storage device is similar to a hard disk drive (HDD). But unlike hard drives, it does not have any moving parts. This storage media uses sequential access and not direct or random access. A blank compact dise that can be recorded, erased, and rerecorded many times is identified with Any hardware device that is used to enter data to a computer is 34 device. 35 36 37 List and explain 5 input devices Any peripheral that receives data from a computer is device