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| 6 Components of a computer |
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Definition
There are 6 primary components
• Input devices
• Processor (control and arithmetic/logic unit)
• Communications
• Storage
• Output
• Memory |
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| Computer program or software |
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| A set of detailed instructions that tells the computer exactly what to do. |
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| Where do you find the processor memory and storage devices. |
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| In a system Unit. (box like case called the system unit) |
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Term
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Any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer.
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Webcam
• Camera
• Scanner
• Microphone
Digital Camera |
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| An input device that contains keys you press to enter data into the computer. (note- desk top computer typically has 101-105 keys) |
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| Examples of hand held computers |
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• Smart phones
• PDA's (personal digital assistant )
• Tablet PC's |
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| A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink instead to write, draw, or make selections. |
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| Pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of your hand. (control movement of the pointer, often called the mouse pointer) on the screen and make selections on the screen. |
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| Case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. |
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Term
| Motherboard (system Board) |
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| Main circuit board of the system unit. This is where you can attach extra components. |
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| Processor (Central Processing Unit-CPU) |
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| Interprets and carries and the basic instructions that operate a computer. |
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Definition
| Is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to the specified rules (process), produce results (output), and store the results (storage) for future use. |
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| What are the three Output Devices? |
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Definition
| Printer, Portable Media Player, Monitor |
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| What are the 6 Input Devices? |
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| PC Video Camera, Microphone, Scanner, Digital Camera, Keyboard, Mouse, |
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| What are the 5 storage devives? |
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| system unit, card reader/writer, USB flash drive, external hard drive, CD/DVD drive, Hard disk drive. |
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| What are devices other than output,input,and storage? |
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| What are the parts of the information processing cycle? |
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| Input, Process, and storage |
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Term
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| A collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, number, images, audio, and video |
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| Useful to one or more people |
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