hardware and software
Processing devices
a device that is mounted inside the system unit of the computer
Mouse
a hand-held device used to move a pointer on the computer screen
Computer
a machine that is used to store, retrieve, and manipulate data
CPU
a silicon chip processes data and carries out instructions given to the computer
Printer
a type output device
Sound input device
accepts speech or sound as input and converts the speech to text or data
Router
an electronic device that joins two or more networks
What are some of the main components of hardware?
central processing unit
USB
external and removable hard disk drives are available that can plug into the USB port on the system unit
List some examples of storage devices.
flash drive, external hard drive, CDs
Laptop/Notebook computer
have all the essential parts i one unit
What does IPOS stand for?
input, process, output, storage
.Name some examples of applications software
it controls the flow of data among the computer parts
What are some input devices?
keyboard, mouse, microphone
Internet
largest network in the world connecting millions of computers across the globe
What are the two main types or platforms for personal computers?
mac, ios
Computer system
made up of components that include the computer, input, and output devices
Operating system
main software or system software that runs a computer and often defines the type of computer
.What are the two functions of operating systems?
micrasoft, power piont
List some examples of hardware
monitor ,mouse, keyboard
Desktop computer
often have a computer case or a system unit which contains processing devices, memory, and some storage devices
Name some output devices.
printer
System software
runs a computer and often defines the type of computer
Memory
stores the programs or instructions that run the computer as well as the data and information
What are the two basic categories of software?
system, application
Software
the collection of programs and other data input that tells the computer how to operate its device
Server
the computer hardware and software that serves the computer on a network
Personal computer
the computer you use at home or in school
Hardware
the physical component, devices, or parts of the computer
Scanner
used to convert text or graphics from a printed page into code that a computer can process
Storage device
used to store data on a computer
Storage device
used to transfer or safely store the data and information
Motherboard
where the computer memory and other vital electronic parts are stored
Monitor
which you view your computer work is an output device
